"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
16 Feb 2024
Numerous psychological research has demonstrated that intuition is a real process in which the brain uses internal signals and environmental clues in addition to prior experiences to assist us in making decisions. This choice is made so fast that our conscious minds are not even aware of it. A classic study wherein participants were required to select cards from two rigged decks without realizing it. Whereas the other deck produced nearly no losses and only modest gains, the first produced large wins and huge losses. Before the participants realized this, it took them, on average, about eighty tries. The intriguing thing is that, after about ten cards, participants already knew which was the "dangerous" deck. When the researchers dug deeper, they discovered that, when selecting the high-risk/high-gain cards, the volunteers had what is known as a "galvanic skin response"—a greater tendency to perspire. Before the conscious brain realized what was going on, the researchers concluded that this physiological signal created an intuitive bias that influenced decision-making. Having an intuitive sense might be helpful in many situations where we have to make judgments without all the information.
Defining Intuition ~
The portion of our minds that gives us the broad strokes of a situation is called intuition. These fast-moving, nearly unnoticeable intuitive cues let us absorb knowledge about the outside world without even trying. It is an unspoken knowledge that is learned by osmosis rather than instruction. The foundation of our comprehension of intricate daily circumstances and issues is intuition. The "gut feeling" is what's often overlooked. Even if we are unable to determine why, most of us have experienced the uneasy sense that something is just not quite right. Our ability to discern the cultural norms of a novel scenario can also be greatly enhanced by these intuitions. Since our brain examines patterns and likelihoods before our conscious mind gets time, whenever we find ourselves in strange or novel situations, these intuitive cues may be quite helpful in helping us get our bearings. That psychic sense is not mystical. Rather, it is only an extension of your memory and cognitive processes; it is a mental ability that is heavily influenced by your experiences in life. Your brain uses all the information it can obtain to build a forecast. It then compares this information to the "big data" gleaned from past experiences. If you drive by a store and happen to get a glimpse of a close friend entering in poor light, you will instantly recognize them. Although your brain lacks the necessary knowledge to establish a logical and thorough identification, there are enough cues—such as her facial shape, gait, or hairstyle—that let you decide quickly.
Deeply intuitive people are often thought to have Mysterious powers ~
It is frequently claimed that individuals have access to resources from the cosmos, a spiritual source, or a hardwired area of their brain. They appear to be fundamentally different from the rest of us. However, intuition is natural rather than mystical. 'Thin slicing' is the capacity to infer important information from very small samples of experience. It has been well researched by examining the significant influence that initial impressions might have. First impressions may not always be accurate, but they do matter. It's crucial to remember that intuition is an elusive kind of intelligence that humans develop naturally via experience as opposed to intentional study.
Try This Experiment By Yourself ~
Try typing the words "Shubham was a long way from home" on a computer the next time you're at one without glancing down at your hands. I'm assuming you'll find this rather straightforward, but you would struggle if I asked you to name the 10 letters that appear in your keyboard's middle row without looking. Typing uses your intuitive memory, which is usually learned accidentally, but remembering where the letters are located requires explicit memory, which is learned consciously.
Our daily proficiency is mostly dependent on knowledge and abilities such as these that we have acquired without specific training. Consider the numerous societal details that we pick up on without really speaking about them or how young toddlers pick up the language. Native speakers of a language sometimes have an intuitive understanding of grammar despite having had minimal formal education, although they frequently struggle to articulate the grammatical principles in detail. It is predicated on information that is known to exist but is difficult to articulate, such as riding a bike, catching a ball, or tying knots. This type of knowledge is known as "tacit knowledge." Usually, instead of via books or courses, it is learned via deeds and daily experience. Whether it's a difficult dance routine or our fast response to a dog rushing into the road when we're driving, we only realize we possess this information when we put it into practice. Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is well known for talking about the "known unknowns"—things we know we don't know, but there are also things we know but don't know how we know.
In other words, intuition gives us a natural sense of what is significant and what information may be disregarded. When you were first learning to ride a bicycle, do you recall how you focused intently on each action you had to make until eventually the intricate sequence of motions became second nature? We progressively become less aware of every detail as we gain proficiency in a new ability. In actuality, this is precisely what it means to become an expert—to learn to focus on what matters most and to let your brain take care of the rest on autopilot.
The famous quotation from Albert Einstein reads, "The rational mind is a faithful servant, and the intuitive mind is a sacred gift." Our culture has lost the gift and instead glorifies the servant. Intuitions, often known as gut instincts, are meant to assist you in making more logical decisions and to enable you to adjust to ever-changing and dynamic surroundings. It is certain that to make the best judgments possible, we require both intuitive perceptions and logical analysis.
The World Presents itself in a way to ignore Your Intuition ~ Do you listen to it anyway?
It is amazing how many articles and videos I have watched lately in which they are talking about decision-making based on “gut feel.” It is also disheartening how many of my peers I have asked around have admitted to me that they have dismissed their gut feelings and proceeded to do things that resulted in bad outcomes. Making judgments based on feelings and trusting your intuition may be challenging. As humans in the current day, we are conditioned to base our decisions on information and facts. We can now easily verify conclusions and rely on logical (as opposed to intuitive) decision-making processes thanks to the Internet, which gives us access to almost an infinite number of information and data. The brain gathers and processes a lot of information when under stress, much of it without the person's knowledge. After being arranged into patterns, this information is compared to prior experiences in high brain regions. You are using intuition when you have a "gut feeling" because there is a pattern match. On the other hand, if you decide only based on intuition (or gut feeling) and someone wants you to provide the documentation, you might not be able to. Keep in mind that pattern matching and intuition operate beyond your conscious consciousness, so even if you thought something wasn't right, you could find yourself unable to explain why you felt the way you did. Unfortunately, some responders disregard their intuition and go on into danger because they believe that this leap of faith is simply too much for them.
Philosophers, scientists, and all progressives have used intuition since antiquity. However, we have been indoctrinated from a young age to think that the only thing that is real is if we can discover proof for it or explain it rationally.
"Think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration if you want to discover the secrets of the universe," stated Nikola Tesla. I would like you to examine the intuitive cues you have been receiving in life. The messages take on many formats. Everybody experiences it differently. It strikes me as a powerful emotion, and I then notice signs of it everywhere. For some people, it's an idea or nudge that just won't go away. Others refer to it as "seeing."~ After all the world is full of unanswered questions!