Thinking, fast and slow
Cut along the dashed lines and pass the cards around the table.
Did any of the little brain teasers catch you out? Tell us the one that made you laugh at yourself, and whether you tried it on anyone at home.
Where and how did you read this one? Did it suit a slow cozy chair and a cup of tea, or did you read it in small bites?
The book says a lot of our judgments happen fast and without effort. Think of a snap impression you had of someone that turned out wrong. How did it feel when you found out?
When do you feel most at home in your slow, careful mind? Is there a ritual, a place, or a time of day that helps you think things through gently?
Kahneman writes about how much we hate losing compared with how much we enjoy gaining. Is there a cherished object or habit you've held on to longer than was sensible? What does it mean to you?
The book separates the self who lives through a moment from the self who remembers it later. Share a memory that got sweeter over time, or one that was nicer to live than it is to remember.
Knowing how often our minds take shortcuts, did the book make you feel more forgiving of yourself and the people you love, or more wary? Did that feeling change as you kept reading?
The later chapters look at well-being and what makes a life feel good. After finishing, is there one small thing you'd like to change about how you spend or remember your days?