The Illusion of Knowing: Why Stress Makes You Think You’re Right
About this episode
The episode discusses how stress affects our decision-making and perception of safety.
Ep 145. When we experience stress—whether from physical danger or social judgment—our sense of safety becomes compromised. The body responds immediately. Heart rate rises. Breathing shifts. Attention narrows. The nervous system moves into a heightened state designed to protect us. In these moments, something important happens: We feel pressure to figure things out quickly. Human beings are wired to resolve uncertainty. We seek answers, clarity, and predictable outcomes. This drive helps us su...
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Host: Armando Dominguez
Topics covered
- stress
- psychology
- decision making
- uncertainty
- nervous system
- safety
Keywords
- stress
- decision making
- nervous system
- uncertainty
- psychology
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