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What If You’re Wrong? How Uncertainty Makes Us More Human with William Egginton
What If You’re Wrong? How Uncertainty Makes Us More Human with William Egginton
What If You’re Wrong? How Uncertainty Makes Us More Human with William Egginton
Tuesday 8th April 2025
Philosopher William Egginton discusses how embracing uncertainty can lead to wisdom, compassion, and deeper human connections.
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Episode Overview
- Embracing uncertainty can lead to wisdom and compassion.
- Our perception of reality is just a model we create.
- Certainty in relationships can blind us to deeper truths.
- Quantum mechanics challenges our understanding of the world.
- Philosophical ideas have practical applications in daily life.
We mistake our model of reality for reality itself
In this episode of The One You Feed, host Eric Zimmer sits down with philosopher William Egginton to explore the profound idea of uncertainty and its impact on our humanity. Egginton, known for his book The Rigour of Angels, delves into the connections between a physicist, a philosopher, and a poet—each of whom realised that our perception of reality is merely a model we construct.
This conversation isn't just for science buffs; it has real-life implications for how we interact with others and understand ourselves. Imagine being absolutely certain about why your partner did something annoying, only to realise that certainty might be blinding you to deeper truths. That's what Egginton is getting at—embracing uncertainty can lead to wisdom, compassion, and more meaningful connections. The discussion also touches on quantum mechanics and its philosophical implications, making complex ideas accessible and relatable.
Egginton's insights are a refreshing reminder that not knowing everything can actually make us more human. By the end of the episode, you'll be pondering your own certainties and perhaps even welcoming a bit of doubt into your life. It's a fascinating listen that challenges you to rethink how you see the world and your place in it.