Past experience plays a significant role in System One thinking. It serves as a reference point when faced with a decision. The first instinct is usually to approach the problem by referencing past experiences and creating associations. This quick, effortless solution-seeking is very subjective and often includes elements that may turn out to be irrelevant or even harmful. However, it's important to note that this type of thinking can lead to pitfalls such as jumping to conclusions, making false assumptions, and being influenced by misinformation.
People often aren't able to come up with an answer that is logical and practical when faced with mak...
View summary