In the age of big data, relying on intuition—what others call gut, instinct, a sixth sense or a hunch—can seem like a cop-out or an inferior system. But according to a survey of top executives, the majority of leaders leverage feelings and experience when making handling crises. And despite popular belief, intuition isn’t a woo-woo concept exclusively reserved for the touchy-feely self-help world. There’s actually a neurological basis for it.
The science of intuition can help you understand how to use it
More of Today's Solutions
Tokyo’s four day workweek is a radical step to address Japan’s fertility crisis
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a nation known for its relentless work ethic, Tokyo is making waves by introducing a four-day workweek ...
Read MoreArchitects embrace trees to bring nature in and redefine home design
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Biophilic design—the practice of integrating nature into architecture—is no longer confined to houseplants and scenic views. Architects and ...
Read MoreThis Danish artist creates giant troll sculptures using local trash
Since 2014, a Danish artist by the name of Thomas Dambo has erected dozens of wooden, folklore-inspired trolls in greens-aces and parks around the ...
Read MoreFarmers and scientists in CA collaborate to minimize water use
In response to climate change and relentless droughts and heatwaves, scientists and farmers in California’s Central Valley are working with local communities to put ...
Read More
