The Channel McGilchrist Podcast Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 17: Chapter 17 - Intuition's claims on truth
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Nov 25, 2024 Dive into the fascinating world of intuition and its relationship with truth. Explore how intuition can guide decision-making better than prolonged reasoning, enriched by thrilling anecdotes from motorcycle racing. Discover the vital role intuitive knowledge plays in expert professions like medicine. The discussion emphasizes blending intuition with analytical thinking and reevaluates the concept of expertise, balancing theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Ultimately, it advocates for harmony between intuition, science, and reason in our quest for understanding.
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Intuition's Importance
- Intuition is essential for staying in touch with reality.
- Modern society tends to undervalue and neglect intuition.
The Horse Tipster
- Franck, a horse racing tipster, consistently made accurate predictions based on intuition.
- His accuracy decreased when he rationalized or when his son was present.
Body Knows Best
- The Iowa Gambling Task shows that our intuition can be more reliable than conscious thought.
- The body can register anxiety about bad choices before we consciously articulate them.
