You 2.0: Trusting Your Doubt

About this episode

<p>We conclude our month-long You 2.0 series with a look at the hidden power of doubt — not as weakness or indecision, but as a tool that helps us make better choices and navigate an uncertain world. Researcher <a href="https://www.darden.virginia.edu/faculty-research/directory/bidhan-l-parmar">Bobby Parmar</a> explores how doubt can sharpen judgment, and makes a case for why the ability to sit with uncertainty may be one of the most important skills of all. Then, in our latest installment of "Your Questions Answered," <a href="https://www.asc.upenn.edu/people/faculty/emily-falk-phd">Emily Falk</a> answers listeners' questions about defensiveness, and offers insights into how we can strengthen our ability to give and receive feedback. </p><p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p><p>*Why uncertainty and doubt feel so uncomfortable to our brains. </p><p>*Why intuition can lead us astray, and how to know when doubt can help you make better decisions. </p><p>*How the "pursue," "protect," and "pause and piece together" systems in our brains shape our decision making.</p><p>*How stress can affect these brain systems and alter how we make decisions. </p><p>*How our desire to avoid blame makes it more difficult to listen to our doubt. </p><p>*Why we tend to prefer decisive leaders — and why this tendency doesn't always serve us well. </p><p>*What researchers have learned about how experts and novices use doubt differently to navigate complex situations. </p><p><i>Hidden Brain is coming to Philadelphia and New York City! Join us in March at the latest stops on our live tour. More info and tickets at </i><a href="https://www.hiddenbrain.org/tour/"><i>hiddenbrain.org/tour</i></a></p><p><i>Episode illustration by </i><a href="https://unsplash.com/illustrations/man-with-question-mark-and-two-option-for-solving-problem-vector-illustration-cartoon-young-guy-with-dilemma-sitting-at-desk-with-lamp-employee-or-student-making-decision-of-creative-situation-PJVzOyfPAsQ"><i>Getty Images for Unsplash+</i></a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>