Massimo Pigliucci: How to Think Clearly Without Certainty

How do you make a decision when you might be wrong? Philosopher Massimo Pigliucci joins me to explore critical thinking and scepticism in everyday life. Drawing on his book How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic, Massimo explains how the ancient sceptics and Cicero approached uncertainty. We discuss degrees of confidence, how much evidence a decision needs, and why an open mind still needs a way to act. You’ll hear how to examine a belief you hold strongly, argue for a view you disagree with, and dist...