אלגעמיינע ביכער צום ליינען

An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University

Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she’d traveled too far, if there was still a way home.

חכימא האט געשריבן:תפוס ת' יהודי פון טוביה טענענבוים..."

כ'האב געליינט דער בוך אין ענגליש, בשעתה ווען ס'איז ארויסגעקומען און כ'האב זייער הנאה געהאט דערפון. דא האט איר אפאר געדאנקן וואס איך האב מיך דעמאלטס פארשריבן.

Every once in a while one should take a break of idealism and spend a day or two exploring reality. After reading, watching and hearing so much about the idealism and morality in connection to the situation in Israel, I found no better way to come back to reality than by the pure cynicism of Tuvia Tenenbom.

There’s no elaborate plot or major secrets revealed, yet I was glued to this book every free minute that I had in the past two days. Tenebom grew up in Bnei Brak and left his chareidi upbringing some thirty years ago for the intellectual and entertainment world. In this book, Tenenbom portrays himself as being a “post intellectual” who is done fooling himself to think that he is better than everyone and hoping for an ideal paradise (with no Jews in it).

Tenenbom was commissioned by his German publishers to roam the streets of Israel and Palestine for sixty days, meet all kinds of people, get a feel for the situation surrounding the conflict there and publish his findings in the form of a memoir.

Instead of doing what all other reporters and authors before him have done and report on the suffering Palestinian and the oppressing Israeli, Tenenbom uses his interviewing skills as well as his disguise as 'Tobi the German' to bring us stories that you will never hear about elsewhere. Stories like that the Jews never had a Kingdom in Israel, and that the real reason why the Kosel is a holy place is because Mohamed tied his flying mule to that wall when he ascended to heaven from Al Aqsa. Stories about Arab communities that don’t exist being demolished by the evil occupiers on a daily basis. Stories about how only the rebuilding of the temple can bring peace for extreme right wingers because of a passage in Isaiah.

Tenenbon is a masterful interviewer. He gets his subjects to say what they really think and want. He knows how to peel away all the clichés and one liners and get to the real objectives and beliefs. He talks to Israelis and Palestinians, leftists and settlers, Bedouin and Druze, Chareidi and Secular, Gays and straight. But most telling of all are his encounters with Europeans, who are there to “help”. You won’t find a more revealing account of the work by the Europeans and their Israeli goons on the far left, anywhere else. The best part is that you get to laugh while reading these sad accounts.

This book reminds me of another great book on Israel that I once read, titled Walking Israel, by Martin Fletcher. If this is a topic that interests you you should definitely read that book.

One great tidbit that I learned in this book is that Chareidim are the fastest xxxxxxx. I am not kidding you. You can take it straight from the hooker’s mouth. Two hookers in Tel Aviv told this to him when he interviewed (sure…) them on the streets of Tel Aviv.

This book is interesting, witty, funny, extremely informative and a very easy read. The one criticism that I have is that 460 pages is a bit too long for this topic, although he writes very concise and to the point.


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הוגה האט געשריבן:זייער א וויכטיגע און יסודות'דיגע בוך. איך האב עס געליינט אין געציילטע טעג, טראצדעם וואס עס איז א גאר לאנגע בוך. יישר כח פאר דערמאנען; כ'מיין אז ס'איז צייט עס איבערצוליינען.

נאכן איינזעהן אז איך האב נישט יעצט די צייט אדער געדולד איבערצוליינען דעם בוך, האב איך מיך געוואנדן צו מיין נייע פריינט, Open AI, און געכאפט א שמועס מיט אים (איר? זיי?) איבער דעם בוך. דא האט איר ציטירט די גאנצע שמועס.

גיב מיר א קורצע סיכום פון די בוך Thinking Fast and Slow געשריבן דורך דער איזראעילי/אמעריקאנער פסיכילאג, דניאל כהנמן.

Open AI האט געשריבן:"Thinking Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman is a best-selling book that explores the two systems of thought that shape our decision making process: System 1, which is intuitive and fast, and System 2, which is deliberate and slow. The book presents numerous psychological experiments and case studies to illustrate how cognitive biases and emotions can influence our thinking and decision making, leading us to make mistakes. The author argues that to make more rational decisions, we need to be aware of these biases and learn to overcome them by engaging our System 2 thinking. The book provides insights into human reasoning and decision making, and is a classic in the field of behavioral economics and psychology. i

וואס איז די בוכ'ס טעזע?

Open AI האט געשריבן:The thesis of Daniel Kahneman's book "Thinking Fast and Slow" is that human decision making is influenced by two systems of thought: System 1, which is fast, intuitive, and emotional, and System 2, which is slower, more deliberative, and logical. Kahneman argues that while these two systems often work in tandem to help us make decisions quickly and efficiently, they can also lead us to make mistakes because of cognitive biases and emotional influences. The book's main thesis is that to make better decisions, it is important to be aware of these biases and to engage our System 2 thinking to overcome them. i

ביטע עלאבעריר מער אויף דיין לעצטע פונקט.

Open AI האט געשריבן:The main argument of Kahneman's book is that our decision making process is heavily influenced by cognitive biases and emotional factors, which can lead us to make mistakes. The two systems of thought (System 1 and System 2) that he describes are designed to help us make decisions quickly and efficiently, but they also have their limitations. System 1 thinking is fast and intuitive, but it can be influenced by emotions and mental shortcuts that result in cognitive biases. System 2 thinking, on the other hand, is more deliberate and logical, but it is also slower and more effortful. i

Kahneman argues that to make better decisions, it is important to be aware of these biases and to engage System 2 thinking when necessary. This means taking the time to carefully consider all relevant information, rather than relying solely on our intuition and emotions. By doing so, we can avoid the traps of cognitive biases and make decisions that are more rational and in line with our goals and values. In short, the thesis of the book is that we can improve our decision making by understanding the limitations of our thinking and taking active steps to overcome them. i

וואס פאר א סארט שריט קענען מיר נעמען דאס ו דערגרייכן?

Open AI האט געשריבן:Here are some steps that could help us overcome cognitive biases and improve our decision making, as suggested by Daniel Kahneman in his book "Thinking Fast and Slow": i

Slow down and engage System 2 thinking: Take the time to deliberate and think carefully about the information you have before making a decision. This will help you avoid being influenced by emotional biases and shortcuts. i

Seek out diverse perspectives: Exposure to diverse opinions and ideas can help challenge your own biases and increase the quality of your decisions. i

Gather more information: When making a decision, try to gather as much information as possible to reduce the influence of biases. i

Be aware of heuristics and biases: Be mindful of common cognitive biases, such as the sunk cost fallacy, the anchoring effect, and overconfidence, and try to overcome them by actively questioning your own assumptions. i

Practice mental exercises: Regularly engaging in mental exercises, such as critical thinking and problem solving, can help you develop the cognitive skills necessary to overcome biases. i

Seek out feedback: Regularly seek out feedback from others to help identify areas where you may be biased and make adjustments accordingly. i

Maintain a growth mindset: Embrace the idea that you can always improve and grow as a person, and seek out opportunities to challenge your biases and develop new ways of thinking. i

By following these steps, you can increase your ability to overcome cognitive biases and make more rational and effective decisions. i

קענסט אפשר דעפינירן וואס פונקטלעך "system 2 thinking" איז?

Open AI האט געשריבן:In "Thinking Fast and Slow," Daniel Kahneman describes two systems of thought that shape our decision making process: System 1 and System 2. i

System 2 thinking is the slower, more deliberate, and conscious type of thinking that is used for more complex or effortful tasks. It involves the allocation of mental resources and is characterized by attention, focus, and effortful processing. System 2 thinking is used when we need to engage in problem solving, decision making, and other types of cognitive tasks that require more conscious effort and attention. This type of thinking is slower, more methodical, and less influenced by emotions and biases than System 1 thinking. i

According to Kahneman, System 2 thinking is essential for overcoming cognitive biases and making more rational decisions. By engaging System 2 thinking, we can slow down and carefully consider all the relevant information before making a decision, reducing the influence of biases and emotions. i

וויאזוי האט כהנמן אויפגעצייגט זיין טעזע און וואס פאר א ביישפילן האט ער גענוצט דערויף?

Open AI האט געשריבן:Daniel Kahneman supports his thesis in "Thinking Fast and Slow" through a combination of psychological experiments, case studies, and anecdotal evidence. He draws on his own research as well as the work of other psychologists and economists to demonstrate how cognitive biases and emotions influence our decision making. i

Here are a few examples of the experiments and case studies that Kahneman uses to support his thesis: i

The anchoring effect: Kahneman describes an experiment in which participants were asked to estimate the percentage of African countries in the United Nations after being randomly assigned to one of two groups. Participants in one group were asked to estimate the percentage after spinning a wheel that stopped on the number 10, while participants in the other group were asked to estimate the percentage after spinning a wheel that stopped on the number 65. The results showed that participants who were anchored to the number 10 provided much lower estimates, demonstrating the influence of anchor points on our thinking. i

The framing effect: Kahneman describes how the way information is presented can influence our decisions, using the example of a hypothetical medical treatment for a fatal disease. Participants were presented with two options: a treatment that had a 90% survival rate over the next year, or a treatment that had a 10% mortality rate over the next year. Although the two options are mathematically equivalent, the results showed that participants preferred the treatment with the higher survival rate, demonstrating the influence of framing on our thinking. i

The halo effect: Kahneman describes how our perception of a person or situation can be influenced by a single positive or negative characteristic. For example, if a person is perceived as attractive, they may also be perceived as more intelligent, trustworthy, and capable, even if there is no evidence to support this. i

The priming effect: Kahneman describes experiments in which participants were primed with certain concepts or images before being asked to make judgments or solve problems. The results showed that the concepts or images that were primed influenced their thinking and decision making, demonstrating the influence of unconscious biases on our thinking. i

These are just a few examples of the experiments and case studies that Kahneman uses to support his thesis. Through these and other examples, he demonstrates how our thinking is influenced by cognitive biases, emotions, and mental shortcuts, and how this can lead us to make mistakes. By understanding these limitations, we can improve our decision making and avoid the traps of cognitive biases. i

נ.ב. עס האט אים גענומען געציילטע סעקונדען צו געבן איטליכע אנטווארט.



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