Instinct vs. Intuition: A New Paradigm in Decision-Making

In this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation podcast, I talk to Dr. Gerd Gigerenzer, an icon in the field of intuition research and gut-based decision making.

Dr. Gigerenzer is the long-time director at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin and the director of the Harding Center for Risk Literacy at the University of Potsdam. He is the author of the award-winning popular books Calculated Risks, Gut Feelings, Risk Savvy and How To Stay Smart In A Smart World, which have been translated into more than 20 languages.

He has trained U.S. federal judges, physicians and top managers in decision-making. The Swiss Duttweiler Institute has distinguished Gigerenzer as one of the top 100 Global Thought Leaders worldwide.

During this episode, we talk about a number of fascinating topics, including:

- What are the main differences between a rational and an intuitive decision?

- Are females better in making intuitive decisions, or is this idea a prejudice based on our paternalistic bias?

- Does the advantage of decisions based on intuition vs rational thinking depend on the context?

- Does AI make intuitive decisions?

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