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Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
"A reliable way to make people believe in falsehoods is frequent repetition."
Summary
Our 'System 1' thinking is fast, intuitive, and easily fooled. We overweight recent and dramatic information (availability bias), judge by incomplete samples, and frame problems too narrowly. Breaking news exploits every one of these vulnerabilities.
Why This Fits LindyFact
Understanding cognitive biases helps explain why sensational news spreads faster than thoughtful analysis. Key concept: Availability bias—what comes to mind easily seems more likely and more important.