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EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 12 MIN

Why does uncertainty bother us so much? | Adam Kucharski

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Why do we find it easier to trust some concepts and ideas over others? Mathematician Adam Kucharski explores the science of uncertainty, revealing how the very human need for explanation shapes trust in science, fear of technology and belief in conspiracy theories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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