Daniella McCahey

Daniella McCahey, a Texas Tech history professor and co-author of "Antarctica: A History in 100 Objects," shares the gripping stories of polar explorer Richard E. Byrd, including his harrowing expeditions and how he navigated extreme conditions. Tom Gilovich, a psychology professor at Cornell and originator of the headwinds/tailwinds asymmetry, discusses our tendency to focus on challenges while overlooking advantages. Together, they explore how these cognitive biases shape our experiences and influence decision-making in both personal and professional realms.