Daniel Kahneman
Mentioned in 20 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Israeli psychologist and Nobel Prize-winning behavioral economist (2002) best known for developing the heuristics and biases research program that challenged traditional rational actor theory, and for authoring *Thinking Fast and Slow*. His framework distinguishing System 1 (fast, intuitive) and System 2 (slow, deliberate) thinking is widely referenced across podcasts spanning finance, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence. Podcasters discuss his work to explain cognitive biases affecting decision-making in investing, financial planning, and increasingly, AI model reasoning and safety.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Mar 27, 2026
If You Feel Uncomfortable In New Social Situations, Listen to This (7 Science-Backed Shifts That Make Conversations Feel Easy)
“Developed peak-end rule showing people judge experiences by peak moment and ending, not duration”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Mar 26, 2026
How Beliefs Shape Behavior, Motivation, and Resilience | Nir Eyal — EP 746
“Author of 'Thinking Fast and Slow'; framework of System 1 and System 2 thinking referenced for understanding belief formation”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 9, 2026
Amanda Peet Returns
“Psychologist whose work on experiential vs. narrative self influenced Amanda's life philosophy”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 23, 2026
How To Handle the Feeling of Never-Enough, Quiet the Comparing Mind, and Reduce Financial Anxiety | Morgan Housel
“Late Nobel Prize-winning psychologist; discussed future regret and behavioral traits needed for financial well-being”
Elon Musk Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
AI UPDATE: The AI Industry Is a $300 Billion House of Cards Built on Stolen Books and Broken Promises
“Psychologist referenced for System 1 and System 2 thinking framework used to explain AI model architectures”
Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley · Feb 17, 2026
Why smart people believe stupid things | Margie Warrell
“Psychologist referenced for concept of cognitive misers and mental laziness in decision-making”
BiggerPockets Money Podcast · Feb 17, 2026
Paul Merriman’s 4-Step Portfolio Strategy for Long-Term Wealth
“Author of 'Thinking Fast and Slow'; Merriman references his 48 cognitive biases affecting investment decision-making”
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Feb 13, 2026
Sphygmograph Be Damned: The Science of Love
“Nobel Prize-winning psychologist cited for insight that people substitute easier questions for harder ones”
Stuff You Should Know · Feb 10, 2026
How Cognitive Biases Work
“Israeli psychologist who challenged rational actor theory and co-developed heuristics and biases research program”
Hidden Brain · Jan 26, 2026
You 2.0: Trusting Your Doubt
“Psychologist cited for research showing intuition-based hiring is ineffective; informed intuition based on data is accurate”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Jan 19, 2026
Reclaim Your Excellence: The Path To A Meaningful & Joyous Life w/ Brad Stulberg
“Psychologist cited for planning fallacy research showing plans go awry 40% of the time”
Something You Should Know · Jan 17, 2026
The Science of Recognizing Faces & The Rules to Clearer Thinking-SYSK Choice
“Nobel laureate cognitive psychologist who studied biases for 65 years; demonstrated rule-based decision-making effectiveness”
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Jan 16, 2026
Dr. Maya Shankar: The Mindset Shift You Need When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned | Human Behavior | YAPClassic
“Nobel Prize-winning behavioral economist; research on cognitive biases and decision-making cited throughout”
TED Tech · Dec 26, 2025
What 2025 Taught Us—And Where 2026 Is Taking Us
“Nobel Prize-winning economist; discussed lifespan philosophy and end-of-life decision-making with Kurzweil”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Dec 15, 2025
3 Ways to Want Less and Be Happier
“Nobel Prize-winning psychologist whose prospect theory research on loss aversion is discussed.”
Your Money Guide on the Side · Dec 15, 2025
Your Brain Is Stealing $245,000 From Your Retirement (Here's How to Stop It)
“Israeli psychologist who pioneered behavioral economics research; won Nobel Prize in Economics 2002.”
Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby · Dec 12, 2025
Truth About AI, Work & Human Creativity ft. Andy Oliva | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby
“Author of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' book recommended alongside habit books for personal development”
The School of Greatness · Dec 12, 2025
Why 10x Goals Are Easier Than 10% | Price Pritchett
“Research on loss aversion showing humans weigh potential losses twice as heavily as equivalent gains”
Google DeepMind: The Podcast · Dec 11, 2025
The Arrival of AGI with Shane Legg (co-founder of DeepMind)
“Psychologist whose system one/system two thinking framework is referenced for AI safety and ethical reasoning”
OpenAI Podcast · Dec 2, 2025
Episode 11- Shaping Model Behavior in GPT-5.1
“Behavioral economist; referenced for System 1 and System 2 thinking framework applied to model reasoning”