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Sitting With Uncertainty

Sitting With Uncertainty

Update: 2024-09-305
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It can sometimes be exciting when we don't know what's coming next. Other times, the unknown can be deeply troubling. This week, we talk with researcher Dannagal Goldthwaite Young about how we respond to uncertainty, and why this psychological trait plays a surprisingly large role in shaping our behavior, perspectives — even our political beliefs. 

If you'd like to learn more about the intersection between psychology and our political views, check out these other Hidden Brain episodes: 

Moral Combat

US 2.0: Not at the Dinner Table

US 2.0: What We Have in Common 

 

 

 

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Jejj

Such good points made here, it helps to see the benefits of different ways of thinking and recognizing we will have large blind spots without engaging people who come from both perspectives I. dealing with uncertainty.

Oct 2nd
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