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The Michael Shermer Show
The Michael Shermer Show

Why We Cling to Certainty, Conspiracies, and Bad Predictions

May 19, 2026 · 01:01:32
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  • Discussed the human impulse to seek certainty about the future.
  • Argued for embracing uncertainty as a practical skill.
  • Advocated for acting without perfect information.

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