Thinker: Learning to Think Fast and Slow
Stephen Chung, Wenyu Du, Jie Fu
2025-05-28
Summary
This paper talks about a new way to help AI models answer math and coding questions more accurately by making them think in two different ways, like how people use both quick guesses and careful thinking.
What's the problem?
The problem is that large language models, like the ones used in AI, often make mistakes on tough math and coding questions because they either answer too quickly without thinking or get stuck overthinking.
What's the solution?
To solve this, the researchers created a four-step process for the AI to follow, inspired by how humans think both fast and slow. This process helps the AI separate its quick, intuitive answers from its slower, more thoughtful ones, leading to better results.
Why it matters?
This matters because it makes AI much more reliable at solving complex problems, which can help students, teachers, and professionals who use AI for learning or work.
Abstract
A four-stage QA task modification, inspired by Dual Process Theory, improves the accuracy of LLMs in math and coding by separating intuition and deliberation.