Daniel Kahneman
Mentioned in 25 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
Jocko Podcast · May 6, 2026
539: Elevate From The Gray Slop In Your Head.
“Cited for 'Thinking Fast and Slow' framework on System 1 (fast/emotional) vs System 2 (slow/analytical) thinking”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Apr 26, 2026
685: David Epstein - The Freedom Trap, Narrative Values, General Magic, The Nobel Prize Winner Who Simplified Everything, Wearing the Same Thing Everyday, and Why Constraints Are the Secret to Your Best Work
“Author of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow'; mentored Epstein on kind vs. wicked learning environments; influenced Range framework”
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth · Apr 26, 2026
Snapchat CEO: Why distribution has become the most important moat | Evan Spiegel
“Wrote about System 1 and System 2 thinking; referenced for fast vs. slow organizational thinking”
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Apr 17, 2026
What you can learn from the greatest businessmen of all time (with Carmine Gallo)
“Referenced for research on emotional connection as driver of action and decision-making”
Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast · Apr 9, 2026
#594 Annie Duke On Quitting & Bobby & Eddie Luckiest Moments in Music History
“Identified loss aversion concept with Amos Tversky; author of 'Thinking Fast and Slow'”
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”