Studies on Strong Intuitive Reasoning in Human Experts

Explore a thought-provoking lecture on strong intuitive reasoning in human experts presented by Daniel McNamee from the Champalimaud Foundation at IPAM's Analyzing High-dimensional Traces of Intelligent Behavior Workshop. Delve into the cybernetic tradition's distinction between weak and strong anticipatory control mechanisms, focusing on how strong anticipation manifests in higher-order reasoning among human experts. Examine a normative theory that explains this phenomenon and its application in an experimental study involving human experts engaged in large-scale planning within the ecologically valid setting of London. Gain insights into how experts may possess an innate sense of the future for predictive behavior, contrasting with internal simulation-based predictions. Recorded on September 25, 2024, this 59-minute talk offers a fascinating exploration of human cognition and expert decision-making processes.