Summary:
The book explores the concept of rapid cognition, the kind of snap judgments and intuitive decision-making that occur in the blink of an eye. It delves into the psychology and neuroscience behind these processes, examining both their strengths and potential pitfalls in various real-world scenarios.
Key points:
1. Thin-Slicing: This is our unconscious mind's ability to make quick decisions based on minimal information. It can often be as accurate as careful deliberation.
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