Whether talking about disasters, college acceptance, or election results, humans aren’t wired to manage the stress of not knowing what’s happening next. In this episode, we look at uncertainty and why seeking answers -- even if they’re bad -- is more comforting than not knowing. Dr. Jones offers her approach to dealing with uncertainty, and shares one of the letters she’s received over the last 30 years that demonstrates the way humans seek some sort of explanation in the face of no certain answer.
Episode 57 - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (Related to Earthquakes!)
Episode 56 - Why Buildings Fall Down
Episode 55 - Young and Hot in California
Episode 54 - Hydration to Flushing: Water After an Earthquake
Episode 53 - Will the Internet Survive the Big One?
Episode 52 - How Safe Is It to Travel This Summer?
Episode 51 - Man vs. Nature (Hint: Nature Wins)
Episode 50 - COVID19 Isn't Going Away: What's Next?
Episode 49 - Why People Matter More than Preparedness Kits
Episode 48 - Craziest Earthquake Predictions
Episode 47 - How to Watch a Disaster Movie with an Eye on Science
Episode 46 - How to Talk About the Climate Crisis
Episode 45 - How You Can Start an Earthquake
Episode 44 - Why Disasters Breed Conspiracy Theories
Episode 43 - Volcanic Ash and Gas... and You
Episode 42 - Six Volcano Myths Explained
Episode 41 - All about Tsunamis
Episode 40 - All about Magnitude
Episode 39 - Defining Disasters
Episode 38 - Regulating Yourself out of Disasters
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