Intuition can be defined, roughly, as knowing something without thinking
about it. A great trick if you can do it. And although intuition only comes in
brief flashes of inspiration, it has played a great role in the progress of
science and society—often leaving the methodical approach far behind.
Intuition is a fascinating collection of stories, edited by Robbie Davis-Floyd
and P. Sven Arvidson, in which each writer gives intriguing personal examples.
It’s a good mix, too: psychologists, physical scientists and a midwife all give
an insight into one of the brain’s most mysterious processes. Published by
Routledge, £13.99, ISBN 0415915945.
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