Professor Steven Pinker's guide to thinking better.
Radio 4,·13 episodes
Why getting it right might mean admitting you're wrong.
How we can stop the news distorting our understanding of the world.
Life and death decisions in the courtroom.
Why the way we think makes us vulnerable to bad decision making, and what to do about it.
Why making predictions can be hard, especially about the future.
How flaws in the way we think make it harder to tackle climate change.
Should we eat, drink and be merry or make sacrifices now to benefit our future selves?
Are some thoughts too evil to think?
Why medical students are advised if you hear hoofbeats behind you, don't expect a zebra
Why do so many of us believe in quackery and conspiracy?
Looking for patterns in the random kaleidoscope of everyday experiences can be dangerous
Can formulas predict how well an athlete will perform?
Professor Steven Pinker’s guide to thinking better.
