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The New Science Of Intuition: Neuroscientist Joel Pearson On Leveraging The Unconscious Mind For Better Decisions & Actions

The Rich Roll Podcast

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Exploring Intuition and Aphantasia

This chapter examines the definitions of intuition and creativity, highlighting the differences between divergent thinking and mental imagery. It explores the condition of aphantasia, where individuals struggle to visualize, and contrasts it with hyperphantasia, emphasizing the impact of these experiences on memory, emotional processing, and risk perception. The discussion also touches on the ethical implications of enhancing imagination through psychedelics, urging caution in the application of such methods.

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