Dual-process reasoning
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Does dual process reasoning make learning harder? | Ben Newling | TEDxUNB
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-17 16:15
Most people don’t struggle because they lack intelligence, they struggle because they don’t understand how their own thinking works. In this TEDx talk, Ben Newling explores dual-process reasoning, a model of the brain that explains how we think using two systems. System 1 delivers fast, intuitive, “common-sense” answers, while System 2 is slower, more analytical, and requires deliberate effort. While System 1 helps us navigate everyday life efficiently, it can also lead us into cognitive traps, especially w ...