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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 40 MIN

Why Everyone Is So Certain — And Why It's Destroying Us

from The Wisdom of Wow Podcast · host Istoria

We live in a moment where everyone seems absolutely certain. Certain about their politics, their opinions, and their read on other people. But what if that certainty isn't confidence? What if it's fear? In this episode, Harris and Kate explore why the need to be right has become one of the most powerful and quietly destructive forces in our culture, our relationships, and our own inner lives.From the neuroscience of dopamine and certainty to the shift from the Information Age to the Imagination Age, this conversation digs into what we lose when we stop being willing to wonder. Harris shares what two decades of performing magic has taught him about our discomfort with mystery, and why Google didn't just give us answers — it may have quietly taken something from us in the process.If you've ever felt the sting of being misunderstood, fought to hold your ground in an argument, or caught yourself reaching for your phone the moment something made you feel uncertain, this one is for you.

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We live in a moment where everyone seems absolutely certain. Certain about their politics, their opinions, and their read on other people. But what if that certainty isn't confidence? What if it's fear? In this episode, Harris and Kate explore why...

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