Bibliograph

Gut feelings, the intelligence of the unconscious, Gerd Gigerenzer

Type

Label

Gut feelings, the intelligence of the unconscious, Gerd Gigerenzer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [233]-269) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gut feelings

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

193172871

Responsibility statement

Gerd Gigerenzer

Sub title

the intelligence of the unconscious

Summary

"Gigerenzer is one of the researchers of behavioral intuition responsible for the science behind Malcolm Gladwell's bestseller Blink. Gladwell showed how snap decisions often yield better results than careful analysis. Now, Gigerenzer explains why intuition is such a powerful decision-making tool. Drawing on a decade of research, Gigerenzer demonstrates that gut feelings are actually the result of unconscious mental processes--processes that apply rules of thumb that we've derived from our environment and prior experiences. The value of these rules lies precisely in their difference from rational analysis--they take into account only the most useful bits of information rather than attempting to evaluate all possible factors. By examining various decisions we make, Gigerenzer shows how gut feelings not only lead to good practical decisions, but also underlie the moral choices that make our society function."--, From publisher description

Table Of Contents

Unconscious intelligence -- Gut feelings -- Less is (sometimes) more -- How intuition works -- Evolved brains -- Adapted minds -- Why good intuitions shouldn't be logical -- Gut feelings in action -- Ever heard of...? -- One good reason is enough -- Less is more in health care -- Moral behavior -- Social instincts

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