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Every day we make intuitive decisions, from what clothes to wear to whether a new car ""feels right"" or which person would be ""good"" for a particular job. To varying degrees logic plays a part in these decisions, but at a certain point all of us rely on intuition. Is this the right way to decide? What happens when intuition conflicts with logic, what should we do? This volume looks at this mysterious process, fundamental to daily life, by providing an overview of what the science of psychology can tell us about intuition. Where does it come from and can we trust it? Using his own research and other literature, Hogarth finds that intuition is a normal component of thought and it has its roots in process of tacit learning. Hogarth even concludes that our intuition - our sixth sense - can be educated, and provides suggestions and exercises to help readers develop their intuitive skills.

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""Hogarth tackles a fascinating topic that has until now garnered little scientific attention. This ambitious book aims not only to define and explore the strengths and limitations of humans' 'sixth sense' but also to discover how it can be improved."" - American Scientist""

Hogarth tackles a fascinating topic that has until now garnered little scientific attention. This ambitious book aims not only to define and explore the strengths and limitations of humans' 'sixth sense' but also to discover how it can be improved. - American Scientist

"""Hogarth tackles a fascinating topic that has until now garnered little scientific attention. This ambitious book aims not only to define and explore the strengths and limitations of humans' 'sixth sense' but also to discover how it can be improved."" - American Scientist"""

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Robin M. Hogarth is an ICREA Research Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. He is a former president of the Judgment and Decision Making Society and the European Association for Decision Making, and the author of Judgment and Choice, among other titles.

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