Sitting With Uncertainty
Episode 50 min 50s

Sitting With Uncertainty

From Hidden Brain Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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.

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