The Power of Hesitation

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The Power of Hesitation

February 27, 2014

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February 27, 2014

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The agonising feeling of conflict between two options is not necessarily a bad thingâ¦Enduring a little bracing indecision might be just what we need to navigate a busy, confusing world of choices.

– Steve Fleming –

The Power of Hesitation

Whether lingering too long over the menu at a restaurant, or abrupt U-turns by politicians, flip-flopping does not have a good reputation. By contrast, quick, decisive responses are associated with competency. Steve Fleming, a cognitive neuroscientist, wonders whether the allure of decisiveness might be leading us astray. Perhaps, when faced with a novel scenario, there is a benefit from being slow. { read more }