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eureka

  • A eureka feeling comes when you realize the solution to a puzzle or problem. (Charles Hamm, Wikimedia Commons)
    How Eureka Moments Can Warp Our Judgement
    Walker Rhea
    A eureka moment is an experience where a solution or idea suddenly appears in your mind and immediately feels true. One reason eureka experiences are peculiar is that they tend to accompany accurate solutions to problems, but they can also lead to errors.