SKEPTICON 2025 10 13 - https://www.skeptikudraugija.lt/skepticon-2025/

Uncertainty everywhere: how do people deal with it? | Stuart Vyse | SKEPTICON 2024Apie pranešėjąStiuartas turi psichologijos daktaro laipsnį ir anglų literatūros bakalauro bei magistro laipsnius. Jis taip pat yra Psichologijos mokslo asociacijos (Association for Psychological Science) ir Skeptinio tyrimo komiteto (Committee for Skeptical Inquiry) narys. Didžiąją savo dėstymo karjeros dalį jis praleido Providenso koledže, Rodo salos universitete ir Konektikuto koledže. Jo akademiniai interesai apima sprendimų priėmimą, elgsenos ekonomiką, filosofiją, elgesio analizę ir tikėjimą paranormaliais reiškiniais.Apie pranešimąI explore the fascinating and often counterintuitive ways we relate to uncertainty. We like to think of ourselves as seekers of truth, yet there are moments when we prefer not to know. Why is it that sometimes, uncertainty feels safer than certainty?In this talk, I’ll dive into how humans cope with the unknown, drawing from both psychological and cultural perspectives. From religious and magical thinking—ways people have sought comfort through centuries—to more rational methods like data analysis and probabilistic thinking, I’ll examine why we cling to both illogical and logical strategies when faced with uncertainty.We’ll explore how the mind negotiates ambiguity and the profound impact it has on our behavior, decisions, and even our beliefs. Prepare to question not only your relationship with the unknown, but also how uncertainty shapes your actions in ways you may not realize.