Our unconscious thinking is, in one critical respect, no different from our conscious thinking: in both, we are able to develop our rapid decision making with training and experience.
Malcolm Gladwell, in "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking," highlights the similarity between unconscious and conscious thought processes. Both types of thinking can evolve and improve through practice, allowing individuals to refine their ability to make quick decisions effectively. This insight suggests that our intuitive judgments, like more deliberate thought, can benefit from learning and experience.
Gladwell emphasizes the importance of training in honing our instincts. As people engage in various experiences, they become better at assessing situations rapidly, even without conscious reasoning. This ability reflects the brain's capacity to learn from past encounters and apply that knowledge swiftly, demonstrating the power and potential of our unconscious decision-making skills.
