Published Sep 30, 2024
Sitting With Uncertainty
Shankar Vedantam and researcher Dannagal Young delve into how our responses to uncertainty and cognitive traits shape behavior, political beliefs, media consumption, and even our susceptibility to conspiracy theories, offering personal anecdotes and research insights.

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