The Intelligence of Intuition
The Intelligence of Intuition
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Summary
The power of intuition is clear, but there is a common mistrust of intuition as well. Researchers often confuse intuition with the arbitrary or systematically error-prone judgments of inept decision makers. To dispel the myths surrounding intuition, this book presents a scientific perspective.
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The Intelligence of Intuition by Gerd Gigerenzer
People often confuse intuition with a sixth sense or the arbitrary judgments of inept decision makers. In this book, Gerd Gigerenzer analyzes the war on intuition in the social sciences beginning with gendered perceptions of intuition as female, followed by opposition between biased intuition and logical rationality, popularized in two-system theories. Technological paternalism amplifies these views, arguing that human intuition should be replaced by perfect algorithms. In opposition to these beliefs, this book proposes that intuition is a form of unconscious intelligence based on years of experience that evolved to deal with uncertain and dynamic situations where logic and big data algorithms are of little benefit. Gigerenzer introduces the scientific study of intuition and shows that intuition is not irrational caprice but is instead based on smart heuristics. Researchers, students, and general readers with an interest in decision making, heuristics and biases, cognitive psychology, and behavioral public policy will benefit.
'An important and entertaining book — well-reasoned and well-researchedA must-read for anyone interested in gaining a balanced view of the role of intuition in decision making and the forms it can take.' Gary Klein, CEO of ShadowBox LLC
'A fascinating analysis of human thought, offering a different picture from the conventional wisdom, from one of our deepest thinkers on rationality and irrationality.' Steven Pinker, Harvard University
'A fascinating analysis of human thought, offering a different picture from the conventional wisdom, from one of our deepest thinkers on rationality and irrationality.' Steven Pinker, Harvard University
Gerd Gigerenzer is Director of the Harding Center for Risk Literacy at the University of Potsdam and Emeritus Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Germany. Gerd trains federal judges, physicians, and managers in decision making. He has written award-winning books, including Calculated Risks (2002), Gut Feelings (2007), Risky Savvy (2014), and How to Stay Smart in a Smart World (2022), which have been translated into over twenty languages. The Swiss Duttweiler Institute has distinguished him as one of the top-100 Global Thought Leaders worldwide.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781009304894 |
| ISBN 10 | 1009304895 |
| Title | The Intelligence of Intuition |
| Author | Gerd Gigerenzer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2023-10-12 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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