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Episode 196: Common Misunderstandings, Part 2

Psychology Has It Backwards

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Navigating Fear and Uncertainty in a 24/7 News Cycle

This chapter explores how fear and anxiety contribute to an obsession with uncontrollable future events, such as hurricanes. It contrasts current compulsive storm tracking through news with a more intuitive past and emphasizes taking practical actions in uncertain situations.

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