<p>What is the origin of non-incremental, revolutionary intuition and intelligence?</p>

<p>For example, a human mind like Albert Einstein's can "come up" with revolutionary ideas and theories that correctly adhere to the law of physics. On the other hand, another mind can't even understand this theory, let alone "create" or come up with one.</p>

<p>Where does this initial intelligence and intuition (accurately proven) come from? Or what are the means by which modern humans achieve "origins of" intelligent intuition that adhere to science or nature? (Not talking about prophecy.)            </p>

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2014-01-06T05:00:49.643Z
General relativity was not a non-incremental idea; it built on a great deal of knowledge of other ideas. Can you a provide another example of a non-incremental idea, a definition of "non-incremental" that suits your purposes, or maybe an edit to the question that doesn't include this requirement?
Nick Stauner
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2014-01-06T08:21:09.930Z
Pursuing some confusion on @caseyr547's answer, might you also clarify whether you're interested in the evolutionary origins of intuition, or the means by which modern humans achieve ("origins of") intuition? It seems this discussion will default to "both" somewhat haphazardly without clarification on your part.
Nick Stauner
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2014-01-09T22:55:06.580Z
Please read tag wikis, [tag:theory-of-the-mind] is about how we come to believe hat others have minds and has nothing to do with this question.
Artem Kaznatcheev
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How does cognitive science explain the origins of intuition and intelligence, that accurately describes the laws of nature?
Greg McNulty
# How does cognitive science explain the origins of intuition and intelligence, that accurately describes the laws of nature?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-01-06)

What is the origin of non-incremental, revolutionary intuition and intelligence?

For example, a human mind like Albert Einstein's can "come up" with revolutionary ideas and theories that correctly adhere to the law of physics. On the other hand, another mind can't even understand this theory, let alone "create" or come up with one.

Where does this initial intelligence and intuition (accurately proven) come from? Or what are the means by which modern humans achieve "origins of" intelligent intuition that adhere to science or nature? (Not talking about prophecy.)

**Tags:** intelligence, philosophy-of-mind, creativity, intuition

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> **username_1**: General relativity was not a non-incremental idea; it built on a great deal of knowledge of other ideas. Can you a provide another example of a non-incremental idea, a definition of "non-incremental" that suits your purposes, or maybe an edit to the question that doesn't include this requirement?  
> **username_1**: Pursuing some confusion on @caseyr547's answer, might you also clarify whether you're interested in the evolutionary origins of intuition, or the means by which modern humans achieve ("origins of") intuition? It seems this discussion will default to "both" somewhat haphazardly without clarification on your part.  
> **username_2**: Please read tag wikis, [tag:theory-of-the-mind] is about how we come to believe hat others have minds and has nothing to do with this question.  

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