But the verdict reached by millions almost impulsively, that he lacked (at least at that time) the judgement, clout and indefinable x-factor of a plausible prime minister, was surely closer to the truth.Indeed, Mr Gladwell would question whether such rapid judgements are irrational at all.
Interestingly, Newsome and his colleagues have recently shown electrophysiologically, that colour information aids rapid speed judgements in primate middle temporal motion region [ 31, 32].
Joubert's judgement and rapid departure from the field provoked a furious response from former players of all nationalities.
Stein et al[ 18] compared the performance of clinician judgement, a rapid influenza test and the prediction rule cough and fever, and did not see a significant effect of the duration of illness on the overall accuracy of the latter prediction rule.
Intuitions are rapid, affectively charged, holistic judgements arrived at without the apparent intrusion of rational thought.
But you'll see your conversations metamorphosing from "Why isn't there anymore Bacardi in the fridge?" to "Why isn't there a judgement-free rapid response application for college students to escape sketchy or precarious social situations?" When you surround yourself with billion dollar people, you'll begin to realize that challenges become your Friday night.
On the other hand, the unfortunate Romer-Bernstein prediction of a fairly rapid bounceback from recession reflected judgements about future private spending that had nothing much to do with Keynesian fundamentals, and therefore sheds no light on whether those fundamentals are correct.
So agreeing with those who have called for rapid cuts now is not simply an objective judgement about the state of the economy.
In the absence of any tools for the rapid confirmation of infection by the novel virus and limited availability of prophylactic treatment, the judgement of health-care personnel is the only option to prioritise the response.
While risky driving practices such as driving fast, reduced seatbelt use and rapid lane changes may be necessary for high-risk situations in-theatre on some occasions, 39 the risk benefit judgement of such practices has changed over time.
