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Two Systems

Two Systems

The human brain is controlled by two separate systems:

  • System 1 - Very fast, it works on intuition and evolves as we encounter common situations;
  • System 2 - Slower. We tend to avoid using it too much, but it is mandatory for complex problems that can't be answered by System 1, such as math problems.

You are not aware of which system is controlling the brain unless you make a conscious effort.

The following few ideas rely on this dual system distinction.

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