There are several alternative theories to the fast and slow systems of thinking. One such theory is the dual-process theory, which suggests that we have two different systems in our brain, one for intuitive and automatic decisions and another for more deliberate and conscious ones. Another theory is the fuzzy-trace theory, which proposes that we process information on a continuum from literal and precise to gist-based and intuitive. There's also the triune brain model, which divides the brain into three parts: the reptilian complex (instinctual), the limbic system (emotional), and the neocortex (rational).
People often aren't able to come up with an answer that is logical and practical when faced with mak...
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