Episode #23: Intuition (What Is It Good For?)

In this episode, Brian and Boaz discuss the concept of intuition. They look at the different names intuition may be known by, its relationship to reason, and the role it plays in our relation to ourselves and reality. The conversation touches on cultivating self awareness, cognitive models, the relationship between intuition and the unconscious mind, and more.

00:00 Introduction to Fools and Sages
02:49 Intuition: Definitions and Importance
05:57 Intuition vs. Reason
08:49 Understanding the Voices Within
11:58 Taxonomy of Voices
15:02 Cultural Influences on Intuition
17:59 Beyond Rational Understanding
20:53 Cultivating Intuition: Proactive Approaches
29:46 The Inner Voice and Self-Discovery
32:37 The Imp of the Perverse
34:29 Star Trek as a Metaphor for Human Consciousness
36:17 Intuition: A Connection to the Field
39:55 The Electromagnetic Field and Intuition
41:19 Reframing Perspectives and Cognitive Models
44:20 Martial Arts and the Flow of Intuition
52:02 Practicing Intuition and Mastery
56:22 The Role of the Unconscious in Decision Making
01:04:13 Intuition and Collective Consciousness