Explore the differences between logical and intuitive thinking styles and how they can work together. Discover the relevance of intuition and logic in decision-making processes, particularly for autistic individuals. Understand the differences between logical thinking and intuition and learn how to improve thinking abilities for both types of thinkers.
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Quick takeaways
Intuition and logical thinking are two distinct styles of thinking that can align to support conflicting ideas.
Both intuitive and logical thinkers can benefit from challenging their assumptions and improving their weaker mode of thinking.
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Intuition versus Logical Thinking
Intuition and logical thinking are two distinct styles of thinking. Intuition is immediate, visceral, and relies on gut feelings and perception. On the other hand, logic is associated with reasoning, rules, systems, data, and facts. While some consider intuition to be the opposite of logic, others argue that intuition is actually logic that has become innate, not requiring conscious understanding. Both intuition and logic are used, to varying degrees, by individuals, and they can align to support even conflicting ideas.
Intuitive and Logical Thinkers
Individuals, including those on the autism spectrum, use both intuition and logic in their thinking processes. Autistics, in particular, tend to use both styles, although some may lean more heavily towards logic. Intuitive thinkers are multi-channel learners, using all senses, thoughts, and emotions to construct a complex database of knowledge. Intuition can lead directly from the problem to the answer, relying on instinctive understanding. Logical thinkers, on the other hand, build frameworks and rely on rules, formulas, and data to make decisions. Both types of thinkers have their biases and blind spots, and can benefit from challenging their assumptions.
Improving Intuition and Logic
Both intuitive and logical thinkers can work on improving their weaker mode of thinking. Intuitive thinkers can pay attention to crucial details, examine things more closely, and recognize the value of supporting intuitive decisions with facts. Logical thinkers can be open to ideas that don't immediately have facts, and understand that rules don't need to be overly strict. Both types of thinkers need to be willing to challenge their own assumptions and understand that intuition precedes logic. Ultimately, the two styles of thinking can work together harmoniously and enhance decision-making.
Two very different thinking styles may affect how we see the world. Can we improve our non-dominant style? Take a short test to find out whether you lean towards being logical or intuitive.
Note: Thumb test is from Richard Wiseman's book 59 Seconds, Think a Little, Change a Lot