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The media fills our minds with vivid images of rare events from plane crashes to terrorist attacks., so how can stop the news from distorting our understanding of the world. Show more
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Why getting it right might mean admitting you're wrong. Professor Steven Pinker asks if changing the way we debate is the way to promote more rational thinking. Show more
29 minutes
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Why do so many of us believe in quackery and conspiracy? In his guide to thinking better, Professor Steven Pinker tries to make sense of the senseless. Show more
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Why medical students are advised that if you hear hoofbeats behind you, don't expect a zebra. In his guide to thinking better, Professor Steven Pinker explores Bayesian reasoning. Show more
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Are some thoughts too evil to think? In his guide to thinking better, Professor Steven Pinker explores the trade-off between taboos and our ability to reason clearly. Show more
29 minutes
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Should we eat, drink and be merry or make sacrifices now to benefit our future selves? Professor Steven Pinker's guide to thinking better. Show more
28 minutes
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How flaws in the way we think make it harder to tackle climate change. Professor Steven Pinker, Bill Gates and Hannah Fry discuss the psychology of judgement and decision making. Show more
29 minutes
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Making predictions can be hard, especially about the future. In his guide to thinking better, Professor Steven Pinker explores the cognitive flaws that hobble us as forecasters Show more
29 minutes
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The way we think makes us vulnerable to bad decision making. In his guide to thinking better, Steven Pinker explores how we can exploit cognitive biases to make better choices. Show more
28 minutes
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Decision making in the courtroom: In his guide to thinking better, Professor Steven Pinker explores the life and death choices made by judges and juries. Show more
29 minutes
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How statistical evidence is changing the way we think about the world around us. Professor Steven Pinker is joined by Sabermetrician Sig Mejdal and Professor Ellen Peters. Show more
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Why looking for patterns in the random kaleidoscope of everyday experiences can be dangerous. Professor Steven Pinker’s guide to thinking better. Show more
Professor Steven Pinker’s guide to thinking better. Show more
