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It not at all clear that someone who knows all the biochemistry will outperform someone who's good at feeling what goes on in his body.
In the absence of good measurement instruments feelings allow you to respond to specific situations much better than theoretical understanding.
I am told that the natural feeling for gravity and balance is worse than useless to a pilot.
I am told this as well.
See also http://lesswrong.com/lw/1hh/rationality_quotes_november_2009/1ah9