Non Logical Modes of Thought - Revision history

Hannibal at 13:58, 22 August 2010

Hannibal — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:58:16 GMT

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	[[Main Page\|Logic]] is an excellent way to assess the proper courses of action, but it is not always the best way. Humans rely on other modes of 'decision making', including, but not limited to, instinct, emotion, and cognitive shortcuts such as heuristics or schemas.		[[Main Page\|Logic]] is an excellent way to assess the proper courses of action, but it is not always the best way. Humans rely on other modes of 'decision making', including, but not limited to, instinct, emotion, and cognitive shortcuts such as heuristics or schemas.
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		+	Besides, non logical does not mean illogical!

Hannibal at 15:31, 22 September 2008

Hannibal — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:31:04 GMT

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	Or would you, instead, prefer to allow instinct dictate your next action?		Or would you, instead, prefer to allow instinct dictate your next action?

-	[[Main Page\|Logic]] is an excellent way to assess the proper courses of action, but it is not always the best way. Humans rely on other modes of 'decision making', including instinct, emotion, and cognitive shortcuts such as heuristics or schemas.	+	[[Main Page\|Logic]] is an excellent way to assess the proper courses of action, but it is not always the best way. Humans rely on other modes of 'decision making', including, but not limited to, instinct, emotion, and cognitive shortcuts such as heuristics or schemas.

Admin at 21:38, 18 June 2007

Admin — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:38:08 GMT

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	Or would you, instead, prefer to allow instinct dictate your next action?		Or would you, instead, prefer to allow instinct dictate your next action?

-	[[Logic]] is an excellent way to assess the proper courses of action, but it is not always the best way. Humans rely on other modes of 'decision making', including instinct, emotion, and cognitive shortcuts such as heuristics or schemas.	+	[[Main Page\|Logic]] is an excellent way to assess the proper courses of action, but it is not always the best way. Humans rely on other modes of 'decision making', including instinct, emotion, and cognitive shortcuts such as heuristics or schemas.

Admin at 21:37, 18 June 2007

Admin — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:37:26 GMT

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Those surprised to read this statement from a logician ought to consider the following:

Imagine a gunman pointing his revolver at you.

Would you prefer to take the time to work out a syllogism as to why it would be advisable for you to duck?

Or would you, instead, prefer to allow instinct dictate your next action?

[[Logic]] is an excellent way to assess the proper courses of action, but it is not always the best way. Humans rely on other modes of 'decision making', including instinct, emotion, and cognitive shortcuts such as heuristics or schemas.