27A – Reading Reflection No. 3

1) What was the general theme or argument of the book?

The book talked about our cognitive systems and how those function in our decision making. 

2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?

This book brought awareness for me to the different ways people fail to think effectively in their decision making process or when it comes to retaining information in general. 

3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?

I would include and exercise that tests the students on their thinking process and see if they're a "fast" thinker or a "slow thinker. 

4) What was your biggest surprise or 'aha' moment when reading the book? In other words, what did you learn that differed most from your expectations?

One part that stood out to me was a quote, "A reliable way to make people believe in falsehoods is frequent repetition, because familiarity is not easily distinguished from truth". I didn't really have any expectations going into the book, but it definitely brought some truth to light for me.