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C_steam · 24-02-2006, 09:32 PM

I only wish it were true. I think the problem here is how to identify the mechanism for some variance in application whilst abolutely taking 'intuition' out of the equation.

Intuition is a product of our values and beliefs, my intuitive feel for an idea can't be taught to you as your 'map' of the world is different to mine - it has to be since we are both distinct individuals. So any 'intuitive' response is based on our pre-conditioning and our feelings and the event itself - net result is that each policeman will apply the law as they feel fit at that time.

I have an issue with the whole concept of 'applying the law as they see fit'. If this is the case, then it is not a law, it is a grey boundary whose outlines are fuzzily defined by circumstance.

I think you COULD do it - but a lot of training would need to take place to get them to the conscious state required - away from intuition.

24-02-2006, 09:32 PM	#30 (permalink)
C_steam Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Paddling up 5hit creek..... Posts: 7,964	I only wish it were true. I think the problem here is how to identify the mechanism for some variance in application whilst abolutely taking 'intuition' out of the equation. Intuition is a product of our values and beliefs, my intuitive feel for an idea can't be taught to you as your 'map' of the world is different to mine - it has to be since we are both distinct individuals. So any 'intuitive' response is based on our pre-conditioning and our feelings and the event itself - net result is that each policeman will apply the law as they feel fit at that time. I have an issue with the whole concept of 'applying the law as they see fit'. If this is the case, then it is not a law, it is a grey boundary whose outlines are fuzzily defined by circumstance. I think you COULD do it - but a lot of training would need to take place to get them to the conscious state required - away from intuition.