I liked that book very much when it came out, but I'm now in the leery camp. Replication and the general quality of studies is a matter of concern, but even one of the core tenets of the book, namely system I vs system II, turns out to be a great oversimplification that can fool as much as it can help.
The thing is, Kahneman is likeable, he has a good reputation and books like these are pure candy for the audience who enjoy that kind of literature (myself included)--but that's also a good warning signal. Could it be too simple, too convenient and too satisfying to be true? How do you know when you fall in love with an idea/theory?
The thing is, Kahneman is likeable, he has a good reputation and books like these are pure candy for the audience who enjoy that kind of literature (myself included)--but that's also a good warning signal. Could it be too simple, too convenient and too satisfying to be true? How do you know when you fall in love with an idea/theory?