THINKING, FAST AND SLOW 2 : How Do We Really Make Decisions In Flight?

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast

Push to Talk with Bruce Webb: A Helicopter Podcast
THINKING, FAST AND SLOW 2 : How Do We Really Make Decisions In Flight?
Apr 03, 2025
Bruce Webb

This is the second part of our series exploring the work of psychologist Daniel Kahneman, and how it relates to aviation. In Episode 1, we laid the groundwork by introducing our two modes of thought: System 1 — the fast, instinctive system — and System 2 — the slow, logical one. Today, we’re looking at heuristics; the mental shortcuts our minds use to make quick decisions.