In these uncertain times we live in, how exactly are we meant to make up our minds? New York Times Australian Bureau Chief and author of Into the Rip, Damien Cave; philosopher, science writer and author of How We Became Human, Tim Dean; and cognitive neuropsychologist Muireann Irish discuss what drives us to action. How do we weigh up pros, cons and risk factors, and how do stress and fear bear on our capacity for critical thinking? With ABC Radio National’s All in the Mind host Sana Qadar.

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