The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds by Michael Lewis
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Summary
Forty years ago, Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky wrote a series of breathtakingly original studies undoing our assumptions about the decision-making process. Their papers showed the ways in which the human mind erred, systematically, when forced to make judgments about uncertain situations. Their work created the field of behavioral economics, revolutionized Big Data studies, advanced evidence-based medicine, led to a new approach to government regulation, and made much of Michael Lewis's own work possible. Kahneman and Tversky are more responsible than anybody for the powerful trend to mistrust human intuition and defer to algorithms.
I absolutely adored delving into the lives of Amos Tversky and Danny Kanneman, expertly portrayed by the talented storyteller, Michael Lewis! It's mind-boggling how our media is saturated with trivial information about the least captivating individuals, while remarkable figures like Amos Tversky and Danny Kanneman remained unknown to me until I encountered this compelling book. The narrative delves into their intriguing and occasionally heart-wrenching lives and the complex issues they faced. Initially, I expected a dry account centered on utilizing data for rational decision-making. However, I was captivated by the captivating tale of Amos and Danny's personal journeys and the valuable insights on the decision-making process that I acquired along the way!
Dennis' narration perfectly complements Lewis' captivating storytelling in "The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds." This audiobook stands out as one of the best in the audio format.
I'm not a big fan of 'The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds' by Michael Lewis. While I usually enjoy his stories, this one didn't quite hit the mark for me. The book starts off strong, but then takes a downturn. I was hoping for something similar to Lewis' previous work, "The Coming Storm," but unfortunately, this book revolves around two Israeli psychologists and their relationship. These two pioneers of their field become fascinated with each other's minds, and the story dwells too much on their collaboration and theorizing about human behavior. I was disappointed that the main focus was on the personal issues and conflicts between these two mental enthusiasts from the 70s. Although the book touches on the psychology of human behavior and why we act the way we do, it only scratches the surface of these theories, which I found quite intriguing and wanted to explore further. In short, if the book had delved more into the science and research, and left out the personal drama, I would have been more engaged and given it a higher rating.
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