Sailors on a Dark Sea: Political Extremism, Child’s Play

Sailors on a Dark Sea: Political Extremism, Child’s Play

As we sail through this world of technological marvel and complex systems, it’s easy to assume we know the watery depths that yawn beneath our hull. As it turns out, however, it’s all an illusion of explanatory depth. We think we understand day-to-day gadgets, but are at a loss to explain their functionality. We think we understand policy and politics, but are better at explaining why we hold our beliefs than how particular policies might solve life’s hideous problems. In this two-part episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dip into the waters of cognitive illusion.

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Beyond the Mind’s Eye

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From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 2

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The Devil You Know, Part 2

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The Devil You Know, Part 1

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg parad...

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From the Vault: Ancient Oars on the Wine-Dark Sea, Part 1

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