The psychological aspects of System One thinking include the tendency to make quick decisions based on biases and personal experiences. This mode of thinking often involves creating associations and referencing past experiences to find solutions with as little effort as possible. However, this knee-jerk reaction can be subjective and may include irrelevant or harmful elements. It can lead to jumping to conclusions, making false assumptions, and being influenced by misinformation. For many people, this type of thinking occurs without any conscious effort.
People often aren't able to come up with an answer that is logical and practical when faced with mak...
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