TED: Listen to your intuition — it can help you navigate the future | Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir

The video discusses the speaker's personal journey from working at the UN to exploring the concept of intuition, particularly the Icelandic idea of Insai. It highlights the importance of intuition in decision-making, creativity, and innovation, supported by examples like Nobel laureates and ocean conservation efforts. The speaker emphasizes the need for self-awareness and mindfulness to harness intuition effectively, especially in addressing global challenges like climate change.

What realization did the speaker have while working at the United Nations?

• The value of ignoring intuition

• The necessity of working harder

• The need for more bureaucracy

• The importance of personal well-being over work

What is the Icelandic term for intuition mentioned in the talk?

• Franchise

• Insai

• Pristine

• Volvo

How does intuition contribute to human intelligence according to the speaker?

• By improving physical strength

• By increasing memory retention

• By enhancing creativity and innovation

• By providing logical reasoning

Which practice is suggested to help clear the way to intuition?

• Listening to music

• Mindfulness and meditation

• Reading books

• Regular exercise

What does 'Insai' mean in the context of intuition?

• To see others

• To see the past

• To see within

• To see the future

What was Enric Sala's contribution to ocean conservation?

• Establishing marine protected areas

• Teaching marine biology

• Writing books about the ocean

• Creating ocean documentaries

According to the speaker, what role does imagination play in system change?

• It limits our understanding

• It helps in maintaining the status quo

• It guides us towards possible futures

• It distracts from practical solutions