System One thinking is heavily influenced by cognitive biases. It is based on personal experiences and biases, and when faced with a decision, the first instinct is usually to approach the problem by referencing past experiences and creating associations. This mode of thinking tends to find solutions quickly with as little effort as possible, which can lead to jumping to conclusions, false assumptions, misinformation, and other pitfalls. This type of thinking often happens 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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