Exploratory Testing Is Not Scripted Tests

Exploratory testing is not the same as scripted manual tests. Only use scripted tests for high priority elements that are expensive to auto t or you don't have time to automate it right now. Exploratory testing requires a person to think, to be creative and pay attention. You're not in the right mind set during a pre release crunch tpay full attention with an open mind. And who should do it?