The Intelligence of Intuition

Gerd Gigerenzer (Max Planck Institute for Human Development)

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English

Cambridge University Press
12 October 2023

Decision theory: general; Research methods: general; Cognition & cognitive psychology; Macroeconomics

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.

By: Gerd Gigerenzer (Max Planck Institute for Human Development)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781009304894
ISBN 10: 1009304895
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 12 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. We know more than we can tell; Part I. The War on Intuition: 2. Female intuition versus male reason: the battle for intelligence; 3. The bias bias: mistaking intuition for irrationality; 4. Governmental and technological paternalism; Part II: The Intelligence of Intuition: 5. Heuristics: the tools of intuition; 6. Embodied heuristics; 7. Moral intuition; 8. Simple heuristics to run a research group.

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.

Reviews for The Intelligence of Intuition

'An important and entertaining book — well-reasoned and well-researched. A must-read for anyone interested in gaining a balanced view of the role of intuition in decision making and the forms it can take.' Klein 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