The Illusion of Control, Part 2

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

English - February 13, 2024 16:26 - 49 minutes - 45 MB - ★★★★ - 5.5K ratings
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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss our psychological tendency to overestimate our control over events, with implications for everything from gambling and paranormal beliefs to our movements through everyday life.

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