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How to Stop Obsessing Over “What If…?”

Build For Tomorrow

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Is This New Problem Better Than Our Old Problem?

Jason Fyfer: What do humans and cockroaches have in common when it comes to performing tasks? He says we tend to counterfactualize things where we feel like we're in control or have a routine. In this episode, Jason talks with John about what improves people's performance in high-stress situations. The show is supported in part by the Stand Together Trust.

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