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Gut Feelings

The Intelligence of the Unconscious
in: Biology
Summary:

The book explores the concept of heuristics, the simple rules and mental shortcuts that our unconscious mind uses to make decisions and solve problems efficiently. It argues that these intuitive mechanisms can be more effective than complex rational thought, particularly in uncertain and fast-paced environments.

Key points:

1. Unconscious Intelligence: Gigerenzer believes our intuition is based on heuristics, simple rules our brain uses for decision-making, formed by our faster-processing unconscious mind.

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