Intuition becomes increasingly valuable in the new information society precisely because there is so much data.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
People don't have a good intuitive sense of how to weigh new information in light of what they already know. They tend to overrate it.
I've become increasingly confidant in following intuitions ahead of thoughts as I produce more records.
The possibilities for creation and insight are endless. We're constantly collecting more data, and it's starting to be very relevant to our lives.
Most executives, many scientists, and almost all business school graduates believe that if you analyze data, this will give you new ideas. Unfortunately, this belief is totally wrong. The mind can only see what it is prepared to see.
The thing about information is that information is more valuable when people know it. There's an exception for business information and super timely information, but in all other cases, ideas that spread win.
I think that there are changes that have occurred in technology that make is that more people can have the same level of information that I have. My advantage is that I'm very good at interpreting the information.
The amount of data and analysis available for free is a true example of information explosion has leveled the playing field for individual investors.
There are a number of fascinating stories included in 'The Human Face of Big Data' that represent some of the most innovative applications of data that are shaping our future.
Our first intuitions are the true ones.
The only real valuable thing is intuition.