The joy of uncertainty

The joy of uncertainty

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Who needs experts?

Almost a decade ago, Tom Nichols warned that Americans were losing respect for expertise. He didn’t expect things to get this bad. Sean talks with Nichols about his 2017 book “The Death of Expertise” and what’s happened since: why people don’t just distrust experts but actively p ...  Afficher plus

The myth of absolute freedom

Sean talks with writer David Epstein about why unlimited freedom and endless choice often make us less creative, less focused, and less fulfilled. They discuss the hidden power of constraints, the psychology of attention, why humans struggle with too many options, and how useful ...  Afficher plus

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Ep 39: Why it's worth embracing uncertainty
PsychCrunch

There's no question that we find ourselves in uncertain times. Looking at current events and wondering about what the future may hold can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed, to say the least. But uncertain times aren't always the ominous force we make them out to ...  Afficher plus

Epilogue: The Miracle Morning
Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

Jolenta and Kristen discuss listener feedback after living by The Miracle Morning, and special guest Gretchen Rubin (author & host of the Happier podcast) stops by the studio to talk about how a "one size fits all" approach to sleep habits may not work for everyone.For more on Gr ...  Afficher plus

Best of Jonathan Mark
Deux U

This week on Deux/U, Deux highlights her best moments with celebrity psychic medium Jonathan Mark. They cover some of the most talked about cases, including: Gabby Petito Kim Porter Jose + Kitty Menendez JonBenet Ramsey Maura Murray The Idaho Murders Brittany Murphy The unedited ...  Afficher plus

Exploration of Life, Love, and Grief
You Probably Think This Story’s About You

Brittani Ard shares her interview on Peaceful Exit, a podcast about death, dying, and grief. Brittani and host Sarah Cavanaugh discuss how grief and loss shaped who she is and how she views the world. They also dive into the power of sharing personal narrative on the path to heal ...  Afficher plus