[MHGinTN]

Chess masters often "know" the right move to make even if they cannot articulate how they know it. As a rather accomplished Chess player, I can tell you that what Shermer is articulating is not analogous to the example he used. Analogous to the chess example would be the driving of an auto while negotiating city traffic ... the training guides the action at a 'different' (perhaps less conscious) level than contemplative thinking.

[expatpat]

The best scientists in the world have invariably been highly intuitive, usually using their more-logical side to confirm their intuitive 'conclusions'.

[AndrewC]

Analogous to the chess example would be the driving of an auto while negotiating city traffic ... the training guides the action at a 'different' (perhaps less conscious) level than contemplative thinking.

I agree. The functioning of that ability is best demonstrated in speed chess.

[AndrewC]

As a rather accomplished Chess player,

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