Kahneman's solution to system1 thinking

 

Daniel Kahnemena came up with the idea that people either use system 1 or system 2 decision-making. In system 1, the brain makes impulsive decisions with little analytical thought, leading to behavioral mistakes. In the case of system 2 thinking, the brain slows down and uses analytics and logic to mkae decisions. There is nothing wrong with system 1 thinking when appropriate, and using system 2 for all thinking may be exhausting. Nevertheless, to combat the problems of system 1 thinking, Kahmean uses the SODAS problem-solving framework.

The SODAS acronym stands for situation, options, disadvantages, advantages, and solution. To bypass the automatic System 1 mind, the decision-maker should first define the exact problem faced, then review or brainstorm possible options to handle the situation. Third, the decision-maker should list the disadvantages and then the advantages for each available option. Finally, the decision-maker should select the best solution after the review. The SODAS method. It’s not the first, nor the last, method for making better decisions. It is simple and direct, and anyone can try it.