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The Fallibility of Human Intuition

Intuition often feels like a “gut reaction,” but it’s based on subconscious pattern recognition. While it can be useful, intuition can also lead to errors in judgment, especially in unfamiliar situations.

“Intuition is a double-edged sword—powerful, but prone to error.”

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