The Decision-Making Studio Podcast

Ep. 231: Prof. Joel Pearson - On The Science of When and How to Use Our Intuition

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Oct 6, 2024
Joel Pearson, a professor at the University of New South Wales and director of the Future Minds Lab, dives into the intriguing science of intuition. He unravels intuition as a learned skill rather than a magical instinct and discusses when to rely on or ignore gut feelings. Pearson introduces 'mis-intuition,' illustrating situations when our instincts mislead us. He shares insights on emotional influences in decision-making, the perception of free will, and practical strategies for enhancing intuitive thinking, especially in high-stakes contexts.
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INSIGHT

Intuition: A Nuanced Skill

  • Intuition is not simply good or bad, but a nuanced skill.
  • It involves using unconscious information for decisions, applicable in various fields like sports, military, and business.
INSIGHT

Defining Intuition and Misintuition

  • Intuition is defined as the learned, productive use of unconscious information for better decisions or actions.
  • Misintuition describes when intuition leads us astray.
ANECDOTE

The Importance of Feelings in Decisions

  • Some individuals struggle with decision-making due to damage in the brain connecting logic with emotions.
  • This highlights the importance of feelings in decisions.
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