If you've ever taken an economics class, you were probably taught that people are rational. But about 50 years ago, the psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky began to chip away at this basic assumption. In doing so, they transformed our understanding of human behavior. This week, we remember Kahneman, who recently died at the age of 90, by revisiting our 2018 and 2021 conversations with him.
If you enjoyed this look at the work of Daniel Kahneman, you might also enjoy our conversations about behavioral economics with Kahneman's friend and collaborator Richard Thaler:
Misbehaving with Richard Thaler
Follow the Anomalies
Bringing Up Baby
The Psychology of Self-Doubt
My Unsung Hero: Leah Bartell's Story
Both Things Can Be True
Work 2.0: The One-Room Commute
My Unsung Hero: Tony Ludlow's Story
Work 2.0: Rebel with a Cause
Work 2.0: Life, Interrupted
My Unsung Hero: Terri Powers' Story
Work 2.0: Game On!
Work 2.0: The Obstacles You Don't See
We Broke the Planet. Now What?
My Unsung Hero: Rick Mangnall's Story
The Halo Effect
Being Kind to Yourself
My Unsung Hero: Jackie Briggs' Story
When You Need It To Be True
Passion Isn't Enough
Introducing My Unsung Hero
Group Think
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My Unsung Hero
A Slight Change of Plans
No Stupid Questions
Code Switch
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