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The New Science Of Intuition: Neuroscientist Joel Pearson On Leveraging The Unconscious Mind For Better Decisions & Actions

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The New Science Of Intuition: Neuroscientist Joel Pearson On Leveraging The Unconscious Mind For Better Decisions & Actions

The Rich Roll Podcast

2024/06/24
The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast

2024/06/24
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Dr. Joel Pearson is a cognitive neuroscientist, author of “The Intuition Toolkit,” and a pioneer in objectively measuring human intuition. This conversation explores the fascinating science behind intuition, revealing its influential role in decision-maki...

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This podcast delves into the intricate world of intuition with Dr. Joel Pearson, a cognitive neuroscientist and author of 'The Intuition Toolkit.' Through his groundbreaking research, Pearson sheds light on how unconscious information influences decision-making, offering practical insights into cultivating reliable intuition.
10:29
Intuition is the ability to leverage unconscious data filtered by the brain.
24:40
Addiction can override good judgment, and sobriety may involve repressed emotions affecting intuition.
37:57
People with aphantasia have fewer flashbacks and less PTSD.
1:06:49
AI's influence will make us question everything we see, impacting democracy and individual psychology.
1:20:44
Aphantasics may be less likely to develop PTSD or anxiety.
1:32:27
There's room for the mystical in understanding creativity and intuition.
1:46:38
Unconscious feelings drive behavior, influencing decisions like voting and shopping.
2:11:30
Intuition is defined practically as leveraging unconscious data for better decisions.
2:22:43
Many confuse intuition with addictive pulls or compulsive behaviors.
2:53:34
Studies show heart responds before visual cortex when exposed to fear-inducing images.
2:56:45
The hard problem of consciousness remains unsolved.
3:23:52
People with aphantasia who take psychedelics may develop lasting mental imagery.
3:44:14
The brain mixes conscious and unconscious signals, influencing behavior.

Chapters

What is Intuition and How Does It Work?
00:00
Building Reliable Intuition Over Time
19:03
The Neuroscience Behind Decision-Making
35:12
AI and the Future of Consciousness
55:30
Exploring Aphantasia: When Imagination Fades
1:12:38
Creativity Meets Science in Unusual Ways
1:26:10
Is Free Will Just an Illusion?
1:41:06
Practicing Intuition in Daily Life
1:52:06
Recovery and the Path to Trusting Your Gut
2:19:56
Agile Science: Revolutionizing Research
2:42:05
Navigating Uncertainty in the Age of Deep Fakes
2:56:45
Aphantasia and the Mysteries of Mental Imagery
3:10:22
Unveiling the Unknown with Science and AI
3:32:50

Transcript

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