Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Having a sudden insight is often associated with inherent confidence, enough for Archimedes to run naked through the streets shouting "Eureka!". Recent evidence demonstrates that public displays of enthusiasm, such as the ancient polymath's, are actually supported by a higher likelihood of being correct.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Danek et al. (2018) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: