Why Smart People Keep Making Terrible Decisions

Ever wonder why intelligent people still fall for cognitive bias, overthinking, and terrible decision-making? Based on Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow, this breakdown explores the psychology of System 1 and System 2 thinking to reveal how your brain substitutes hard questions with easy gut feelings. Discover actionable critical thinking frameworks—including the pre-mortem technique and the outside view—to overcome cognitive illusions and make smarter career and life choices. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - The 60-Second Trap 01:14 - Why Intelligence Doesn't Protect You 02:24 - System 1 vs. System 2 (Daniel Kahneman) 04:36 - "What You See Is All There Is" & Question Substitution 06:24 - Confidence Is Not Accuracy 07:11 - 3 Frameworks for Better Decisions 08:46 - Real-World Example: Evaluating an Offer 10:05 - The Real Reason Smart People Make Bad Choices 🔔 Call to Action: Subscribe to Page to Practice for practical frameworks that turn deep psychology and book insights into real-world solutions. Drop a comment below with the biggest cognitive trap you find yourself falling into! #decisionmaking #criticalthinking #thinkingfastandslow #cognitivebias