The Power of Worrying

One of the main ideas discussed in this podcast episode is the power of worrying. While the Dalai Lama suggests that worrying is unnecessary and can add unnecessary suffering, Daniel Kahneman highlights the importance of worrying about certain issues, especially when it comes to the future. He explains that worrying can act as a motivator and can help individuals and societies take action to address potential threats and problems. For instance, in the context of climate change, Kahneman emphasizes that it is challenging to make people worry enough about an abstract and distant problem, making it difficult to mobilize the necessary actions.