Intuition
noun
The ability to understand something without needing to think about it or use reason.
I had an intuition that something was wrong when he didn't answer his phone.
Often appears as...
- strong intuition
- gut intuition
noun
In philosophy, a way of knowing or understanding through immediate insight, without a need for conscious reasoning.
Kant argued that intuition is one way that the mind engages with the world.
Often appears as...
- epistemological intuition
- philosophical intuition
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Academic
noun
In computing, a user-friendly interface that is easy to understand without needing to learn or think about it.
The new software is praised for its intuitive user interface.
Often appears as...
- intuitive interface
- intuitive design
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Technical
noun
In business, the ability to make good decisions based on a feeling or understanding that does not come from conscious reasoning or analysis.
Successful entrepreneurs often rely on their business intuition.
Often appears as...
- business intuition
- entrepreneurial intuition
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Academic
noun
The ability to understand something without needing to think about it or use reason.
I had an intuition that something was wrong when he didn't answer his phone.
Often appears as...
- strong intuition
- gut intuition
noun
In philosophy, a way of knowing or understanding through immediate insight, without a need for conscious reasoning.
Kant argued that intuition is one way that the mind engages with the world.
Often appears as...
- epistemological intuition
- philosophical intuition
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
In computing, a user-friendly interface that is easy to understand without needing to learn or think about it.
The new software is praised for its intuitive user interface.
Often appears as...
- intuitive interface
- intuitive design
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In business, the ability to make good decisions based on a feeling or understanding that does not come from conscious reasoning or analysis.
Successful entrepreneurs often rely on their business intuition.
Often appears as...
- business intuition
- entrepreneurial intuition
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Signal
Intuition is often connected to emotions; it's like a 'hunch' about something.
Despite the calm weather, her intuition told her to postpone the trip.
Pro Tip 2/3No Conscious Thought
Intuition acts quickly, without actively thinking through the details.
He called his friend on intuition, who needed support right at that moment.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Correct
Intuition isn't foolproof; it can sometimes lead to incorrect conclusions.
Her intuition was that the answer was 'C', but it turned out to be 'A'.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Signal
Intuition is often connected to emotions; it's like a 'hunch' about something.
Despite the calm weather, her intuition told her to postpone the trip.
Pro Tip 2/3No Conscious Thought
Intuition acts quickly, without actively thinking through the details.
He called his friend on intuition, who needed support right at that moment.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Correct
Intuition isn't foolproof; it can sometimes lead to incorrect conclusions.
Her intuition was that the answer was 'C', but it turned out to be 'A'.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Signal
Intuition is often connected to emotions; it's like a 'hunch' about something.
Despite the calm weather, her intuition told her to postpone the trip.
Pro Tip 2/3No Conscious Thought
Intuition acts quickly, without actively thinking through the details.
He called his friend on intuition, who needed support right at that moment.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Correct
Intuition isn't foolproof; it can sometimes lead to incorrect conclusions.
Her intuition was that the answer was 'C', but it turned out to be 'A'.
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The ethical dilemma of...
Reality may not play out exactly like our thought experiments, but that's not the point. They're designed to isolate and stress test our intuitions on ethics, just like science experiments do for the physical world. Spotting these moral hairpin turns now will help us maneuver the unfamiliar road of technology ethics,
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Can robots be creative?...
that the result might pass the Lovelace Test. More importantly, thanks to the presence of human aesthetic in the process, we'll theoretically generate melodies we would consider beautiful. But does this satisfy our intuition for what is truly creative? Is it enough to make something original and beautiful,
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The power of introverts...
that somehow my quiet and introverted style of being was not necessarily the right way to go, that I should be trying to pass as more of an extrovert. And I always sensed deep down that this was wrong and that introverts were pretty excellent just as they were. But for years I denied this intuition,
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Julian Baggini: Is there...
and he says "We have a deep intuition that there is a core, an essence there, and it's hard to shake off, probably impossible to shake off, I suspect. But it's true that neuroscience shows that there is no centre in the brain where things do all come together." So when you look at the brain,
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Can you solve the pirate...
If we follow our intuition, it seems like Amaro should try to bribe the other pirates with most of the gold to increase the chances of his plan being accepted. But it turns out he can do much better than that. Why? Like we said, the pirates all know each other to be top-notch logicians.
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The incredible...
You just sort of knew that bridge was unsafe. And that's exactly the kind of intuition that our deep-learning systems are starting to develop right now. Very soon, you'll literally be able to show something you've made, you've designed, to a computer, and it will look at it and say,
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Eduardo Sáenz de...
they're within the structure of math, which permeates everything. It's true that we have to go somewhat deeper, to see what's behind science. Science operates on intuition, creativity. Math controls intuition and tames creativity.
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Do we see reality as it...
We do not see reality as it is. We're shaped with tricks and hacks that keep us alive. Still, we need some help with our intuitions. How can not perceiving reality as it is be useful?
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Andrea Ghez’s Black Hole...
we only have four fundamental forces to describe how the universe works gravity of those four is probably the one that we had the most intuition for you throw
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Stop defining yourself...
occurred she said doors internal doors begin to swing open intuitions Spectrum's a largeness that she stepped into that
Video examples
The ethical dilemma of...
Reality may not play out exactly like our thought experiments, but that's not the point. They're designed to isolate and stress test our intuitions on ethics, just like science experiments do for the physical world. Spotting these moral hairpin turns now will help us maneuver the unfamiliar road of technology ethics,
Video examples
Can robots be creative?...
that the result might pass the Lovelace Test. More importantly, thanks to the presence of human aesthetic in the process, we'll theoretically generate melodies we would consider beautiful. But does this satisfy our intuition for what is truly creative? Is it enough to make something original and beautiful,
Video examples
The power of introverts...
that somehow my quiet and introverted style of being was not necessarily the right way to go, that I should be trying to pass as more of an extrovert. And I always sensed deep down that this was wrong and that introverts were pretty excellent just as they were. But for years I denied this intuition,
Video examples
Julian Baggini: Is there...
and he says "We have a deep intuition that there is a core, an essence there, and it's hard to shake off, probably impossible to shake off, I suspect. But it's true that neuroscience shows that there is no centre in the brain where things do all come together." So when you look at the brain,
Video examples
Can you solve the pirate...
If we follow our intuition, it seems like Amaro should try to bribe the other pirates with most of the gold to increase the chances of his plan being accepted. But it turns out he can do much better than that. Why? Like we said, the pirates all know each other to be top-notch logicians.
Video examples
The incredible...
You just sort of knew that bridge was unsafe. And that's exactly the kind of intuition that our deep-learning systems are starting to develop right now. Very soon, you'll literally be able to show something you've made, you've designed, to a computer, and it will look at it and say,
Video examples
Eduardo Sáenz de...
they're within the structure of math, which permeates everything. It's true that we have to go somewhat deeper, to see what's behind science. Science operates on intuition, creativity. Math controls intuition and tames creativity.
Video examples
Do we see reality as it...
We do not see reality as it is. We're shaped with tricks and hacks that keep us alive. Still, we need some help with our intuitions. How can not perceiving reality as it is be useful?
Video examples
Andrea Ghez’s Black Hole...
we only have four fundamental forces to describe how the universe works gravity of those four is probably the one that we had the most intuition for you throw
Video examples
Stop defining yourself...
occurred she said doors internal doors begin to swing open intuitions Spectrum's a largeness that she stepped into that
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Gabriella Wilson
American Musician
I think most women, we have intuition. We always know what we always want to find out. We always want to be wrong, and we hate when we're right at the end of the day. People say we love to be right. That's not true. We don't like to be right, because usually we know when it's the truth.
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Gary Oldman
English Actor
That's what sets apart one actor from another, and that you can't teach. You can't give someone that. When you're working, putting a character together, or in a scene, that's where things will happen that you have to have the intuition to notice them, and to register them.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
I think we need the feminine qualities of leadership, which include attention to aesthetics and the environment, nurturing, affection, intuition and the qualities that make people feel safe and cared for.
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Isabel Lucas
Australian Actress
I go by intuition. Work-wise, that means asking myself if a role will push me outside my comfort zone, challenge me to learn something new.
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Gemma Collins
English Celebrity
I feel very in tune with the spiritual world and no one understands it unless you have got that intuition.
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LeToya Luckett
American Musician
Never ignore your intuition about friendships and people's intentions towards you.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
A woman uses her intelligence to find reasons to support her intuition.
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Jason Fried
American Businessman
Statistics rarely drive me. Feelings, intuition, and gut instinct do.
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Kangana Ranaut
Indian Actress
I followed my instincts; I followed my intuition, and it paid off.
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Corliss Lamont
American Philosopher
The intuition of free will gives us the truth.
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Gabriella Wilson
American Musician
I think most women, we have intuition. We always know what we always want to find out. We always want to be wrong, and we hate when we're right at the end of the day. People say we love to be right. That's not true. We don't like to be right, because usually we know when it's the truth.
Quote examples
Gary Oldman
English Actor
That's what sets apart one actor from another, and that you can't teach. You can't give someone that. When you're working, putting a character together, or in a scene, that's where things will happen that you have to have the intuition to notice them, and to register them.
Quote examples
Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
I think we need the feminine qualities of leadership, which include attention to aesthetics and the environment, nurturing, affection, intuition and the qualities that make people feel safe and cared for.
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Isabel Lucas
Australian Actress
I go by intuition. Work-wise, that means asking myself if a role will push me outside my comfort zone, challenge me to learn something new.
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Gemma Collins
English Celebrity
I feel very in tune with the spiritual world and no one understands it unless you have got that intuition.
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LeToya Luckett
American Musician
Never ignore your intuition about friendships and people's intentions towards you.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
A woman uses her intelligence to find reasons to support her intuition.
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Jason Fried
American Businessman
Statistics rarely drive me. Feelings, intuition, and gut instinct do.
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Kangana Ranaut
Indian Actress
I followed my instincts; I followed my intuition, and it paid off.
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Corliss Lamont
American Philosopher
The intuition of free will gives us the truth.
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