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Erik Hoel's avatar

One thing I didn't point out here, but is well worth pointing out: Currently, our academic system (which is supposed be a meritocracy) has far fewer ways to measure things like "aesthetics" or "intuitions." Therefore, potential great scientists get passed over for more competent grade grinders.

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Frederick Hewett's avatar

The word 'intuition" is used several times in this essay. I wonder if intuition is essentially an artifact of a rational process enabling the brain to build a mental model that generates insights.

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