This book is more of an overview than an in-depth look at any of the sub-facets it touched on - but as an overview, it was fantastic. I now want to read through his references: about the cataloging of facial expression, the definitions of taste and texture, and the experience (and measurement) of unconscious prejudice. It was a very ambitious book - exploring the experience of unconscious decision-making, when it happens, when it can be relied on, and when it leads us to error. And at the end of it, I feel like I do have a better idea of when it's useful to follow those lightning impressions, and when they really need to be re-examined. It's not a complete picture - something I've been trying to sort out for a long time - but as far as it goes, it's a well-reasoned model.
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