Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel-winning Israeli-American cognitive psychologist, passed away at the age of 90. His groundbreaking research in economics and human decision-making has left a lasting impact on the world. Israel’s President Isaac Herzog described him as one of the brightest minds known, bringing great pride to Israel and the Jewish people.
Kahneman, awarded the Nobel Prize in 2002, integrated psychological research into economic science, revolutionizing the understanding of human judgment and decision-making. His work highlighted the flaws in traditional economic theory, showing that people’s behavior is not always rooted in rational decision-making processes.
Throughout his career, Kahneman was a distinguished fellow at the Center for the Study of Rationality at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a professor at various leading North American universities, and a respected member of the psychology community. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of researchers and scholars.
Israel and the world have lost a visionary thinker whose work will continue to shape the fields of psychology, economics, and decision-making for years to come. Kahneman’s contributions to humanity and science will be remembered and celebrated, as he leaves behind a remarkable legacy that has influenced countless lives.
