Trusting Gut Instinct in a Dangerous Situation

In this podcast episode, the host shares the story of Ila Lucas, who had a gut feeling to leave a cafe in Mumbai before a terrorist attack occurred. Despite the normal atmosphere, Ila felt unsettled and noticed a high concentration of tourists. They left the cafe and later learned about the attack. The podcast explores the phenomenon of intuition and gut feelings, discussing possible explanations such as unconscious processing, prior learning, and embodied cognition. Researchers suggest that intuition can be influenced by factors like mindfulness and expertise. However, they caution against biases and emphasize the importance of self-awareness, mastery, avoiding addictive behaviors, considering low probabilities, and considering the environmental context when trusting intuition.