Daniel Kahneman dead – Nobel Prize-winning psychologist who delved into human mind with groundbreaking theory dies at 90

NOBEL Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman died at the age of 90.

The pioneer researcher became famous for his groundbreaking theory on the human mind – how ingrained neurological biases influence decision-making.

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Nobel prize winner Daniel Kahneman died aged 90[/caption]

Kahneman, author of the best-selling book “Thinking, Fast and Slow,” argued against the notion that people’s behaviour is rooted in a rational decision-making process — rather than it is often based on instinct.

Princeton University where Israeli-American academic Kahneman worked until his death, confirmed his passing.

Former colleague and professor Eldar Shafir said: “Many areas in the social sciences simply have not been the same since he arrived on the scene. He will be greatly missed.”

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