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 37 - All about Aftershocks
Episode 36 - Calm, Science, and Parenting in the Pandemic
Episode 35 - 50th Anniversary of the Sylmar/San Fernando Earthquake
Episode 34 - Vaccines and Virus Mutation
Episode 33 - Earthquake Prediction Part 4 of 4
Episode 32 - Earthquake Prediction Part 3 of 4
Episode 31 - Earthquake Prediction Part 2 of 4
Episode 30 - Earthquake Prediction Part 1 of 4
Episode 29 - Music and Science for Inspiration and Action
Episode 28 - What’s a Doctor (and How One Responds to Experts, Expertise, and Things They’re Not Expert in)
Episode 27 - Why the Frequency of Earthquakes Matters to You
Episode 26 - What is an Earthquake, Anyway?
Episode 25 - Why Be Thankful for Earthquakes?
Episode 24 - You're Not as Safe as You Think (But Don't Give Up!)
Episode 23 - Where Can Earthquakes Happen?
Episode 21 - Real Science vs. Alternative Facts
Episode 20 - Debris Flows and Landslides
Episode 19 - Earthquake Swarms
Episode 18 - Why ShakeOut?
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