509: The Science of Beating Stress, Overthinking, and Uncertainty for Good | Bobby Parmar, PhD
The Genius Life15 Sep 2025

509: The Science of Beating Stress, Overthinking, and Uncertainty for Good | Bobby Parmar, PhD

Dr. Bidhan "Bobby" Parmar is a social psychologist, moral philosopher, and professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, and author of Radical Doubt, which explores how to turn stress, worry, and uncertainty into catalysts for growth and better decision-making.

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