Part 2: Intuition in Critical Moments Summary: The second installment examines how intuition functions during emergencies and high-stakes situations. Anchored by the extraordinary story of United Airlines Flight 232, where Captain Al Haynes and his crew used unprecedented methods to save 185 lives after catastrophic hydraulic failure, we explore how experts access deep experiential knowledge under extreme pressure. Through additional examples from emergency medicine, wilderness rescue, and protective services, the article identifies the conditions that allow professionals to make effective intuitive decisions when seconds count, distinguishing between different types of expertise and explaining why some intuitive signals prove more reliable than others.

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