Published Sep 19, 2017
The Ostrich Effect
Shankar Vedantam delves into the 'ostrich effect,' unraveling why people avoid information that could induce anxiety or stress, impacting crucial decisions in finance and health, while examining the complex dynamics of curiosity and the limitations of fear-driven behaviors.
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