Review: "Gut Feelings" (BSP 19)
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This episode is a discussion of Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of the Unconscious (2007) by Gerd Gigerenzer
Dr. Gigerenzer argues that unconscious decision-making or intuition is actually based on the use of hueristics (rules of thumb) that can be explored, and even brought into awareness. In this episode I discuss his basic arguments with an emphasis on the differences between intuitive reasoning and formal logic. Then we explore some examples including the application of these ideas to more controversial areas like morality and social instincts. Listen to episode.
Some of his ideas are provocative and I hope you will discuss them on the Brain Science Podcast Discussion Forum.
References
Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of the Unconscious (2007) by Gerd Gigerenzer
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (2005) by Malcolm Gladwell
See also Brain Science Podcast #13: Unconscious Decision Making
Links of Interest
Gerd Gigerenzer-wikipedia
Gerd Gigerenzer-home page at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Jonathan Haidt-social psychologist mentioned in this episode
Listen to Brain Science Podcast #19: Gut Feelings
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Listen to Brain Science Podcast #19: Gut Feelings
Show Notes for Brain Science Podcast #19: Gut Feelings
This episode is a discussion of Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of the Unconscious (2007) by Gerd Gigerenzer
Dr. Gigerenzer argues that unconscious decision-making or intuition is actually based on the use of hueristics (rules of thumb) that can be explored, and even brought into awareness. In this episode I discuss his basic arguments with an emphasis on the differences between intuitive reasoning and formal logic. Then we explore some examples including the application of these ideas to more controversial areas like morality and social instincts. Listen to episode.
Some of his ideas are provocative and I hope you will discuss them on the Brain Science Podcast Discussion Forum.
References
Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of the Unconscious (2007) by Gerd Gigerenzer
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (2005) by Malcolm Gladwell
See also Brain Science Podcast #13: Unconscious Decision Making
Links of Interest
Gerd Gigerenzer-wikipedia
Gerd Gigerenzer-home page at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Jonathan Haidt-social psychologist mentioned in this episode
Listen to Brain Science Podcast #19: Gut Feelings
Subscribe via iTunes™
Subscribe to Brain Science Podcast with Dr. Ginger Campbell by Email
Visit the new Brain Science Podcast Forum