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What is the source of intuition?

My intuition has never failed me. I have recognized a intuition after a event and I have ignored it and 'paid the price'. Is intuition an advanced human capacity that we have yet to harness? Is it a mental process based on retained experience and associated probabilities? Or, do we process an event and enlist our creative mind to imagine and convince ourselves we were aware prior? Your thoughts

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  • paul Ashton

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    Jul 26 2012: My intuition tells me I am going to miss this discussion.
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    Wade Crum

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    Jul 26 2012: Certain behaviors have predicible outcomes based on experience. How well one perceives these outcomes is based on the facts available, tone of delivery, and listening ability.
    Listening ability can be ehanced by lack of bias, or circumvented by prejudice and narrow mindedness.
    Therefore, I would say the key source to effective intuitive ability is the ability to listen without bias or prejudice.

  • Justin Smith

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    Jul 26 2012: Intuition is completely subconscious and a culmination of all bad experiences and good experiences. In psychology the importance of introspection is stressed ( Introspection is looking inward to discover more about yourself) A person can look with ones own mind and behaviors and Intuition can also just be called wisdom and fore sight some people are born with what is called a super intuition which is using mental equations to predict outcomes that are very complex. There is great power in this ability because it will make it possible to get far ahead in life.

    • John Allyn

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      Jul 26 2012: Justin Crum has an essential aspect of intuition which is listening. You have added an other equally essential aspect which is introspection. Introspective listening to ones feelings while also listening with all of the senses to the external environment will integrate in consciousness as a knowing, so certain that one must act upon it. This is intuition. One can not explain the pathways of such a process because the intuitive process blends the functions of the physical mind with the metaphysical force called Consciousness.

      Making a distinction between mind and consciousness may help even though making such a distinction will intimidate the uninitiated mind. This is because the all knowing and wise self image of a young mind is intimidated by anything it can not wrap its head around. Consciousness is a metaphysical force out of which the mind materializes. The mind can not understand consciousness even though a person is able to experience it. The practice of meditation leads one to experiencing being conscious with out mind function. Then one understands what can not be explained with mind tools.
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    Michael V. Ellis

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    Jul 25 2012: I want to thank everyone who contributed to the question and allowed all to express their thoughts. My next adventure into the TED world will be in the ideas section. Should be interesting. Best to all!

  • paul Ashton

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    Jul 25 2012: Good times.
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    Don Wesley 50+

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    Jul 25 2012: Hi Michael V. Ellis,

    I personally am very pleased with the outcome of this conversation, which you started.
    Thank you.
    Don
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      Michael V. Ellis

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      Jul 25 2012: Thank you Don. I started it knowing I really did not need an answer to the question. I also tried to stimulate the conversations without injecting too much, to allow all to share their thoughts. Thank you for contributing and I look forward to seeing you in more conversations here on TED.
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        Don Wesley 50+

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        Jul 26 2012: You are most welcome Michael.
        Your work here is a wonderful success.
        I recognized you knew the answer and that made me all the more confident to continue to add.
        Hopefully it will be a good lesson for all.
        Don
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    Ayd Asraf 30+

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    Jul 25 2012: The intuition is some kind of multi-variable complex equation that has many inputs and various outputs, the inputs mainly revolves around on:
    - God gift intuition.
    - Intelligence in all of it's nine types.
    - Learning level and culture level
    - The past experience lessons learnt.
    - beliefs and point of views the person has.
    - Self-Morals

    all of those interact in strange mix giving the level of intuition each person has, we cannot give a component higher level of importance over the other nor eliminating it's effect, each of them has equal influence and the way they differ in the affect by doing combinations with other ones.
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    Don Wesley 50+

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    Jul 25 2012: This Talk, has relevance for the Question of Intuition:
    Malte Spitz: Your phone company is watching
    http://www.ted.com/talks/malte_spitz_your_phone_company_is_watching.html
    In 1963, using data that Malte Spitz refers to, I was able to discover that two of my business associates were stealing and selling, on a daily basis, significant amounts of precious metals. Over a period of six months, I was able to prove how they did it. They were dismissed.
    When we get to the gates of 'Heaven', is this the type of accountability we all will face?
    I am pleased that Malte, has made this fact available to the world. Knowledge stored, is a powerful force for overcoming crime and evil. Small steps of crime [bread crumbs] that can reveal, what we may prefer is forgotten. Microsoft told us about these bread crumbs long ago.

    Don [From The Silent Generation - the 30's]

    • paul Ashton

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      Jul 25 2012: Scarey stuff if you ask me, which you didn't, sorry about that, but just because a governed state can absolutely enforce the law doesn't make it less suspect or fallible. Tipping the tables completely in favour of one system immediately destroys it's objectivity and credibility as an accountable establishment. Absolute enforcement means absolute punishment and accountability true. But perhaps there is reason this is handled at the "gates" and not here in the land of the LIVING. And what happens when they can read you mind! http://mashable.com/2011/12/21/ibm-kevin-brown-mind-reading/. Thought databases are already literally being created full of people's nural responses to language and stimuli creating recognition algorithms which translate thought. You are suspect sir in the deepest recesses of you mind and so am I. What legislation can protect the property of your mind adequately. I love this technology and cannot wait for it's arrival but I'm pretty sure I'd be in jail for being human along with everyone else. The gates of heaven dont let a lot of people in and I'm pretty sure that girl who had an illegal abortion will have a tough enough time when she gets there let alone down here where we can thrive in ambiguity and you know, relative freedom.
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        Don Wesley 50+

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        Jul 25 2012: Hello Paul.
        I guess we could all say "you have been caught thinking!" Wonderful and truly helpful and deserving of an up-thumb click.
        The “Hologram Metaphor” may be the 'Badge' we need to open the gates of Heaven.

        Don [From The Silent Generation - the 30's]

  • meryem sebti

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    Jul 25 2012: I always follow the same scheme. when I meet someone new, I have a perfect intuition of who he/she is, character, values, etc..; then when the first impression is negative, I sometimes try to give the person another chance. Finally, when I come to know the person, after years I see that the first intuition is the best knowledge you can have of a someone you meet.

    What is intuition? I think it is a network of very strong and deep unconscious knowledge that we have acquired during our live (and maybe we inheritate the past humanity's experience), and this network of knowledge is suddely put together (like algorythm) to give us the way out!
    It is so strong! If you are used to make it work, it makes you powerful.
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      Don Wesley 50+

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      Jul 25 2012: Dear Meryem Sebti,
      These two paragraphs you have created are “true gems of wisdom.”
      They clearly reveal how precious this cognitive process is.
      As the old saying tells us, yesterday is History, tomorrow a Mystery and today is our “Present,” with it’s gift of Intuition. To live out our lives with grace, we need to predict who we can trust.
      Develop and grow your Intuition.
      Don [From The Silent Generation - the 30's]

  • paul Ashton

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    Jul 25 2012: I am in the midst of watching that dude Don. Thanks for the link it was informative. Although I am about half way through the presentation I have noticed that it is discusses the nature of intuition from a functional perspective and not an anthropological one or dare I say a physical one pertaining to the interrelations of physical matter.

    I believe personally that intuition is the innate knowledge of a whole system as a function of a system. This spans and wanes to encompass diverse fields of reasoning. I guess that is pretty much what that guy was saying on second thought. Cheers.

  • Deborah Russell

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    Jul 25 2012: I'm sure there is some progress made with each generation's contribution to thought, but essentially each generation starts from zero, until they invest the energy to learn what's happened to date. I'm just saying that human nature has not changed one iota over the millenia. There is always going to be the need for humility in the quest for knowledge, something that can be lacking in new generations. The technology we use to respond to our natures has changed, but human proclivities have not. Hence the continuing appeal of ancient religions and thinkers. Those religions and thinkers were addressing human nature as it stood at the time, and their tenets are still relevant today. As far as intuition is concerned, I believe it's a factor in the survival instinct and generated by the part of our brain where feelings are generated.
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      Colleen Steen 500+

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      Jul 26 2012: I agree Deborah, that we do not learn until we invest the energy to do so, and I also agree that human nature has not changed a lot throughout generations. I DO believe that the technology we have has changed, as you say, and that may contribute to our evolutionary change. Although we may not have changed in nature, I DO believe we are evolving to the point of thinking, feeling and exploring more in ourselves to find answers. I also agree that intuition may be a refined form of instinct:>)
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    Don Wesley 50+

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    Jul 25 2012: We all seem to agree,
    that Intuition is something we all have.The accuracy of our Intuition is where we differ, and it is measureable and therefore a subject for science.
    “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” - Albert Einstein

  • Deborah Russell

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    Jul 24 2012: Stimulating ideas have been the life's blood of thinkers forever. Since each new generation has its share of intellectuals, the same fascinating topics about the human experience will come up again and again. Equally, each new generation has the conceit that they more or less invented the world, so these topics have never been discussed how we would discuss them today. I'm not saying I agree with this conceit, but it does exist, especially among the young (and bulletproof) among us. I do believe this tendency goes a ways toward explaining why history keeps repeating itself (wars, economic disasters, etc.). It can be arduous to read everything ever written about a topic, so references from those with exposure to conclusions from other eras are a welcome contribution to the discussion. In that light, I appreciate all the thoughts that have been shared here and accept them as Colleen suggests, open minded and open hearted. Thanks to all!
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      Colleen Steen 500+

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      Jul 24 2012: Hi Deborah,
      I appreciate your contribution to the discussion as well:>)

      I agree that the same fascinating topics about the human experience come up again and again. Do you think/feel that information is recycled? Do you think/feel that we find a new level of understanding with each exploration?

      I DO believe that information is recycled, and that is part of what intuition is. I also believe that as we evolve, we look at information in a new way...what do you think about this?
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    Don Wesley 50+

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    Jul 24 2012: Intuition skills and Integrity,
    float like cream in milk to the top, of your bin-of-knowledge that has taken years of reasoned study to fill. It is what gets you the top jobs.
    To those who can buy your services, they and their elders, have always known this to be true.

    To Create what Intuition Reveals:
    http://innjustice.blogspot.ca/2012/07/to-create-what-intuition-reveals.html
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    Don Wesley 50+

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    Jul 24 2012: Albert Einstein:
    “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.”
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    Amr Salah

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    Jul 24 2012: I don't think I can say I "know" what intuition is with my very limited knowledge; however, I'll try to say what I think.

    I think we have different layers of thinking mechanisms and techniques. Our minds do not operate as simply as we think. Sometimes we have to make a split-second reaction and the mind would process all data perceived, millions of memories, similar situations, relationships, possible actions and calculated scenarios within that split-second. Sometimes we have to dig even deeper from what we experienced to what we heard from others' experiences or read in books or other sources outside the level of practical experience. In some situations even all this information is not enough and then we have to make a decision according to simple rules like taking the most suitable, just and balanced (or most advantageous, depending on ones' values) decision possible.

    Sometimes the explanation for an "intuition's recommendation" appears later. Apparently the mind would weigh some optional variables according to criteria like levels of annoyance, risk or difficulty to reach what would suit it best then it reports: "this is what should be done".

    I don't even think the processing layers are separated, but the way we live nowadays makes us depend more on ready answers and simple almost-mechanical decisions. The more we depend on this layer, the more 'intuition' becomes foreign or unknown to us. I think the human mind, like any human 'muscle', needs practice to reach optimum results (which vary according to goals).

    There are probably also possible psychological explanations for intuition. And finally, perhaps we simply do not know. Perhaps our minds are beyond our current, and perhaps even later, knowledge and understanding.
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      Don Wesley 50+

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      Jul 24 2012: Hi Amr,
      It is not my intention to embarrass you, but to inform you that present day "psychological explanations for intuition," are widely available at the university graduate levels.
      The following site provides a more complete explanation
      Explorations of the Mind: Intuition
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dddFfRaBPqg
      UC Berkeley – The Graduate Council Lectures
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        Amr Salah

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        Jul 24 2012: Hi Wesley,
        I agree it is more accurate, and better, to directly check references, statistics (?), encyclopedia, researches, and lectures for answers.
        I found it more interesting in this case to simply let my answer flow, being aware that my answer will probably be full of all kinds of mistakes (logical, grammar mistakes, typos etc), and admitting my obvious ignorance of psychology and intuition. Perhaps that's how "intuition" works. It would provide answers for questions we don't know and decisions for situations we're not familiar with, not necessarily the right answers, and the mechanisms 'intuition' depends on are not necessarily within a context we can express or formulas we are aware of or know about.
        Despite listening (to leaders, media, politicians, economists etc) and reading too much (fact books) is essential for survival, I think it may hinder development of personal judgement and curiousity, and sometimes it shuts many doors that lead to the truth.
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          Colleen Steen 500+

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          Jul 24 2012: Dear Amr,
          I do not perceive any mistakes or ignorance at all in your comment. You are very insightful, and I admire, respect and appreciate your flowing comment. Glad you used your good intuition:>)

          I agree with you that to study what is already discovered by others, can be valuable, and it can sometimes hinder personal development, curiosity and growth. To explore and discover on our own is how we connect with intuition/instinct:>)

          BTW...I LOVE Egypt, and especially Alexandria....lovely place....lovely people....wonderful experience:>)
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      Colleen Steen 500+

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      Jul 24 2012: Dear Amr,
      None of us can honestly say for sure what intuition is at this point in our evolution. We are all speculating, based on information we "think" we "know", including what is presented in psychological explanations.

      I agree that we have many "different layers of thinking mechanisms and techniques". I call it many levels of consciousness. I also agree that there are split-second reactions the mind would process all data perceived, including millions of memories, similar situations, relationships, possible actions and calculated scenarios within that split-second. So, I agree with you that the intuition/instinct may come from many different sources.

      I also agree that we dig even deeper from what we experienced, what we heard from others' experiences, read in books or other sources outside the level of practicial experience. In some situations even all this information is not enough and then we have to make a decision according to simple rules like taking the most suitable, just and balanced (or most advantageous, depending on ones' values). Well said Amr:>)

      I agree that the way we live may cause dependance on different kinds of access to information/intuition/instinct, and to keep an open mind and open heart is a way to "practice" listening to our intuition/instinct.

      I agree...sometimes, we simply do not "know".
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        Amr Salah

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        Jul 24 2012: Dear Steen,
        Thank you for your reply and your kind words.
        I think that all the knowledge we have is 'relative', not absolute. For example, the way we calculate time depends on movement of this planet, earth, and we think of sun's light and night's darkness as indicators for the time of the day. Personally, I tend to 'avoid' psychological explanations and psychology in general.

        "I agree that the way we live may cause dependance on different kinds of access to information/intuition/instinct and to keep an open mind and open heart is a way to "practice" listening to our intuition/instinct." I would add that sometimes we are compelled to depend heavily on intuition and rational thinking when we lack knowledge or access to "valid" information. Our minds and hearts should be the inner "judge" that we should depend on and continue to develop to determine what's right and what's wrong, what beliefs to hold and which path in life to take. Blindly following the 'horde' or the 'leader' may lead to a bottomless abyss. However, if we simply followed the heart and mind without a guide, we may end up in a deeper abyss. We simply choose which path to take then we sincerely hope that our choice was right.

        (I noticed several mistakes and typos I made in my comment. Also, I wanted to say by "practical experience' the experience we earn by doing an activity, which is the wrong term to describe it, I guess. Sorry)
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          Colleen Steen 500+

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          Jul 26 2012: Dear Amr,
          Thank you for your replies and kind words as well:>)

          I also believe that all knowledge is relative, and sometimes when we embrace thoughts, feelings, beliefs or ideas we (humans) tend to view them as absolutes. That's why I like to keep an open mind and heart. There is a LOT of information we don't even begin to understand yet. Just look at the comments on this thread regarding intuition...LOL:>)

          It is always interesting to contemplate and ponder questions, and perhaps with this process we gain more understanding. We do indeed choose our own path in each and every moment.
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        Amr Salah

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        Jul 26 2012: Dear Steen,
        "BTW...I LOVE Egypt, and especially Alexandria....lovely place....lovely people....wonderful experience:>)"
        You sound like you had a chance to visit Egypt (I hope you enjoyed your visit if that is true). Indeed, Egypt is a wonderful place. If I'm not in Egypt I wouldn't know how to live anywhere else. It would never be the same.
        "Just look at the comments on this thread regarding intuition"
        The comments in this thread are quite interesting and perhaps enlightening. One of the the nice things about this world is that people come from different cultures and have different lives, and so they always have different views to offer and interesting information to share.
        (time remaining for posting comments in this thread has just ended)

  • William Washington

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    Jul 23 2012: This is not a new subject to discuss. In fact Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau hosted a club that met and discussesed the "over soul." You have just plucked Transcendentalism from the 1800s and brought it into a 21st century context. I am interest to see if we will give nature importance in this discussion or... Science fiction. Interesting topic nonetheless. Read an old archival copy of "The Dial" and avoid reinventing the wheel :)
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      Don Wesley 50+

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      Jul 24 2012: Hi William.
      Science has long been interested in the idea of "intuition."
      To suggest this is "Science fiction," reveals that you are reading history and not the science of today.
      You would well advised to to at least follow this lecture.
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dddFfRaBPqg

      • William Washington

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        Jul 24 2012: *evil grin* ....

        Well... Don...

        To say that it is NOT science fiction suggests that YOU are reading current science of today with blatant DISREGARD to history. *wink*

        Discussions concerning the construct of REASON are documented as far back as Socrates; the fact that we discuss it today does not invalidate Socrates.

        Sure. There is "new" thought given to the topic, but can we call it "new information"? Are we truly informed by "current science" or have we not made the shift from empirical guessing toward established objective truth?

        C'mon Don.... Aren't we still just guessing about this stuff?

        *smile*
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          Don Wesley 50+

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          Jul 24 2012: Dream on
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          Colleen Steen 500+

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          Jul 24 2012: YES.....absolutely.....eveything starts with a dream:>)
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          Don Wesley 50+

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          Jul 25 2012: No William; is my answer to your question which is "C'mon Don.... Aren't we still just guessing about this stuff?"
          The lesson I brought to our attention, is from
          [Daniel Kahneman
          Winner, 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics
          Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology
          Princeton University.]
          If you wish to debate his thesis, which is related directly to the Question in this conversation, wait for the Debate. To attack me is off-topic.
          I do laugh with good humour, otherwise I am always listening or creating value in conversations.
          Whether someone agrees or not, is important for what it reveals
          Your *smile* and *evil grin* .... is neither humour nor civil conversation.
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      Colleen Steen 500+

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      Jul 24 2012: Hi William:>)
      There is a theory that Science fiction ideas actually came from intuition, or collective/universal consciousness, and that may be similar to what you call the "over soul"? I agree with you that it is not a new subject to discuss.

      I believe that EVERYTHING is connected, and because we live in nature, I believe that to be a part of the energy consciousness from which intuition/instinct comes. How do you think/feel nature may be part of the process? I LOVE the Sci-Fi ideas, because often, we find out that they are not so far "out there".

      • William Washington

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        Jul 24 2012: Beautifully worded Colleen.

        I'm so happy you dropped in to respond to my "deep thoughts." *smile*
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          Colleen Steen 500+

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          Jul 24 2012: Thanks William:>)
          Much more fun and interesting to be open minded/open hearted with discussions:>)

          When my son was in high school, he was very busy with lots of activities, and he would come home to eat and often sit watching Star Trek. I realized that if I wanted to spend time with him, it was during his dinner/star treck time, so I started watching and liking the show.

          22 years ago, I had an NDE/OBE (near death experience) and I learned that some of the ideas put forth on Star Treck were not really that far fetched!!!

          *smile* comin' back at ya!
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    Don Wesley 50+

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    Jul 22 2012: One way of understanding the psychology of Intuition, is to assume the Mind-is-a-Machine for providing solutions for living out our lives. It can be said that there are two ways of providing answers, fast and slow.
    The fast method is called Intuition and the slow is called Reasoning.
    I was made aware of earlier lessons as a young businessman schooled in the sciences; military and natural, in the 1940-50. In both roles we need to “predict” which individuals can deliver the “goods” with the least amount of error. As an example – we want the best surgeon when needing an operation; 90% survive and remember the 10% who leave.
    Knowing how our own mind works as compared to how other precious minds perform, reveals who is best for the problems that arise. In the military, finding the best “mind” for the work to be done, often requires the best intuitive thinking from an individual who has already completed the slow reasoned process of study.
    The following site provides a more complete explanation
    Explorations of the Mind: Intuition
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dddFfRaBPqg

  • David Matta

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    Jul 22 2012: There is no source for intuition. Intuition itself is the source.

  • Zac Capen

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    Jul 22 2012: I agree we draw from our past and pull all sorts of things from our mind, but I'd argue it's partially true.

    I think intuition is dominated by our ability to understand other peoples' body language, chemical releases by other people, then informed via past experiences. In split seconds, our body picks up chemical compounds, emotional responses, muscle tension, etc and our body and mind react. Be aware of what cues you get from body language as you reflect on why you made decisions, it may lead to some insight, it may not.

  • Monica Bomfim

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    Jul 22 2012: I believe technology is more disconnecting us from ourselves than the opposite. Because of the excess of information we have to deal daily, we turned out so busy running from one appointment to another that there’s no longer time or room to get in touch with that wiser inner part that knows and sees much more than the limited senses of our body allow. That is the source of the intuition, I guess...
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    Morgan Barnes

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    Jul 22 2012: AHHHH but Michael, that is where common sense comes in.

    Glass of milk before going out to eat and a roll or dose of antacid of choice in pocket for directly after (those instant berrocca bottles make a great container if you prefer powder or emulsion antacids ;-) )

    Morgan

    PS: if it is really bad immodium heheheheh
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    Tanka Poudel

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    Jul 21 2012: IN MY VIEW:
    Since this associates with the source of intuition rather than the cause of intuition the answer would be "the host" who bears the intuition. We can go deep inside the host looking at several further possibilities but it would be a wild goose chase. It's not odd to have an ability I believe every one has one all it takes is identifying it. For now your source of intuition is you yourself. congratulation
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      Michael V. Ellis

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      Jul 21 2012: Tanka,
      We do indeed 'host' our own intuition and some people are more in tune in identifying it. I had to think a little on your phrase "For now...". Interesting. Given the advances in technology do you foresee a day when we will have technology generated intuition? Can you or anyone here in the discussion point to any current technologies that might be headed in that direction? What about some of the gaming technologies that generate graphic indicators of intuition (algorithms)?
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        Tanka Poudel

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        Jul 21 2012: Michael,
        Future is a very mysterious place and as we study history what ever mankind has dreamed of has eventually gone true however bizarre that thought might be for that time period. If some haven't become possible today given needed belief and effort will be tomorrow.
        In reference to this I must also say one thing as far as I understand intuition is a subconscious message to the conscious so in order for a technology to be able to do so such technology should be conscious and should be able to access the subconscious. If you need intuitive answers for a situation Today's AI software can be helpful
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      Kate Blake 50+

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      Jul 24 2012: Well said Tanka ... you expressed it very well!
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    Shahryar Barani

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    Jul 21 2012: In my opinion , Intuition is based on every second we've lived in this planet .Every words , scenes , people , lessons , games and ... you saw , did or play will influence your intuition , Every emotions you got or give from early years from mother to now your lover , all of them will make an extreme understanding and guessing system will direct us without any exact well-known plan even based on ESTIMATING unclear one that will make the clearer plans and roads ... Your idea ?
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      Michael V. Ellis

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      Jul 21 2012: Shahyar
      The mind is a vast repository of history and experiences and yes, I agree that our intuition pulls from memory. What fascinates me is that our brain has the capacity to pull together historical data of events along with the senses, thoughts, and emotions associated with that, based on some intuitional trigger. I took a driver’s test not long ago and it talked about overdriving the headlights...meaning you pay attention to what you can see in the headlights and drive and prepare to act based on that. In an analogies way, do we think in the near term (what we can see) while our brain uses our senses to continuously scan ahead (to what we cannot directly see) and triggers the memory processing. Is intution nothing more than a fundamental program of environmental surveillance and triggers? Help me out folks, I am having a difficult time framing my thoughts on this one and I know a few of you understand where I am going with this.
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        Shahryar Barani

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        Jul 21 2012: Michael , Let's conclude every part we discuss to have clear table for discussion and get a neat conclusion . I think both of us now agree on that the definition of intuition and as the matter of result I think everybody intuition source is himself. his life and every second which lived on this planet.
        Yes,It's something like this ...
        If you agree on the above definition and its source , go to the next part that you want ?

  • Richard Horowitz

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    Jul 21 2012: The universe knocks on our door
    occasionally we answer
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      Michael V. Ellis

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      Jul 21 2012: True that Richard. And sometimes the universe decides it does not want to knock and comes barging right on through and we have no choice but to answer LOL
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    Morgan Barnes

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    Jul 21 2012: Intutition in my opinion Awareness of your surroundings, Life experience, Logic commonsense and that weird feeling in your stomach that you know is not indigestion ;-)
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      Michael V. Ellis

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      Jul 21 2012: Morgan,
      Yes, those are certainly representative of intuition. My problem is I am a foodie and I fail to accept my intuition when it says 'Eat that spicy food and it will be a rough night!
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    Roy Bourque 20+

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    Jul 20 2012: That which drives creation is the source of intuition. We don't tell the universe how it is supposed to work. It works by its own laws, and our ability to understand those laws is what leads us to intuition. It is harmony with the source.

    Intuition is multi-faceted. The intuition that you speak of seems to be in making the right decision. It is linked to what works for you. You have certain latent talents. That which draws out those talents works in your favor. That which suppresses those talents works against you. Intuition is your own mind making decisions that will benefit you in the future. Your own mind can sense when something is right or not right for you.

    Another form of intuition is in creativity. That which serves a purpose and is cost effective will succeed. That which is counter-productive will not succeed. Again, we have a sense of when we are on the right track or not. Good intuition is letting nature be our guide. I have found that the universe doesn't lie. I can't say that for many of the people I have come to know.
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      Annamaria Nicholson

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      Jul 21 2012: Thank you Roy Bourque about ...your intuition, it is one of the most amazing and clear explanations I ever read. I share it completely. The intuition is that moment when I simply realise and say to myself "Of course it is like that I have always known that!". Where does that realisation come from? I am connected with the source and call it "intuition".
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        Roy Bourque 20+

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        Jul 21 2012: Annamaria,
        When you break down matter to its lowest form, it all comes to a common source. All matter is made of protons, neutrons, and electrons. And the only thing that differs in anything that exists is in how they are assembled. That being said, our minds are made out of the same substance that the universe is made of. We have the cosmic code within us. I believe that our intuition occurs when we connect with the cosmic code. We find the truth within ourselves because it is what we are made of.
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      Jon Smithey

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      Jul 21 2012: I couldn't agree more. It is within such brands of understanding the interplay between human nature and our universe that I believe we ultimately find the connection between spirituality and logic, between science and religion. The laws of this universe are UNIVERSAL, although we often regard ourselves as living our lives autonomously, regardless of these laws. The fact that we are just as much a part of nature as anything we observe should be proof that any decision we choose to make works within the confines of these universal laws. The ultimate truth, the ultimate consciousness, from which all subsequent understanding is derived. Well put Mr. Bourque

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    Jul 20 2012: Think that what we call intuition is the impression from something we recieve outside of us.
    These are forces that work on us and enter through our five ssences like : taste, smell, sight, touch,and hearing.
    So if we imagine these then we are living in a box wich has five openings where we recieve impressins,only these are corrupted because we are recievers and not the source.
    If we look at the Universe as the source where everything comes from we can consider this as perfect or the truth or the positive.
    We as recievers are the opposit to the Universe and we are corrupted or negative ,like in an electricity system where you have plus and minus.
    So I think that intuition is the connection between this 2 forces and it depends on how much we are equal to the source and for the time being this is our truth of the moment.
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    Don Wesley 50+

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    Jul 18 2012: The Corporation was very large. And the problem was huge.
    And he, the man, with the very big bucks, said to me, "Don, I don't know what you have in your tool box, but fix it."
    And I did fix it and fast.
    His intuition put me into gear, and my intuition released my bins of knowledge and creativity. Within a few days the new lens was focused on the beautiful solution. There were more disciplines than engineering involved. It was a leap out of logic. He the man, was a military leader, and his specialty was economics. He threw money into the problem.
    The magic of Intuition results in “Short Story; with Short Talk”
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    Don Wesley 50+

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    Jul 18 2012: “Intuition” or
    Call it what you will, I know when it’s there. I turn on curiosity; avoid arrogant disbelievers and creativity delivers the goods that has paid the bills. It all happens in the head and finds it way out through action. Dive into the problem and it is the force, that floats you out of Logic; creates a new life-raft paradigm and the puzzle, is solved.
    I wrote a little quote for my own pleasure several days ago. You can read it here:
    “To Create what Intuition Reveals”
    http://innjustice.blogspot.ca/2012/07/to-create-what-intuition-reveals.html
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