Many people rely on their instincts for significant life decisions, like marriage, believing they lead to the right choices. However, cognitive psychology reveals that our intuitions can be misleading, often favoring biases and faulty perceptions. Daniel Kahneman's concept of two cognitive systems illustrates that while System 1 operates on quick instincts, System 2 requires more deliberate thought. This suggests a need to slow down our decision-making process to avoid the pitfalls of relying solely on gut feelings.
Our gut instinct tells us to avoid anxious situations like public speaking and meeting new people, which are likely to improve our professional and social lives.
Cognitive psychology teaches us many reasons we should not trust our gut instincts; pure logic and rationality also fall short in evaluating life's big decisions.
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