Attention System 1
Here’s a word problem for you to try:
Mary buys a stapler for $12, and also a notebook. She pays $17 altogether. Paul buys a notebook and also a ruler. He pays $8 less than Mary did. How much does the ruler cost?
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The Head and the Gut
Cognitive science researchers generally agree that we have two separate but interoperating cognitive systems. System 1 (commonly known as intuition) automatically recognizes situations when they occur and recalls relevant information from long term memory. System 2 (also known as reason or rationality) is the mechanism we associate with the conscious […]