The Next Big Idea Daily That Little Voice in Your Head? It’s Smarter Than You Think.
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Aug 12, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, behavioral scientist Laura Huang, author of *You Already Know*, uncovers the surprising science behind gut feelings. She explains how these instincts are quick, subconscious calculations derived from our memories and experiences. Listeners learn to hone their intuition as a powerful skill, enhancing their decision-making. Huang also highlights the importance of distinguishing personal insights from external pressures, empowering individuals to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
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Gut Feel Is The Final Product
- Gut feel is the final product of a fast subconscious process.
- Laura Huang says intuition combines past experience, emotional memory, context, and data.
Ask If Feeling Persists When Calm
- Ask: 'Would I still feel this way if I were completely calm?'
- If yes, it's likely intuition; if no, it's probably emotion.
Intuition As Compressed Intelligence
- Intuition compresses your past data, failures, and tests into quick pattern recognition.
- Laura Huang calls it 'compressed intelligence' that filters present data through personal experience.
