Massimo Pigliucci: How to Think Clearly Without Certainty

Philosopher Massimo Pigliucci joins the Stoic Handbook to explore how ancient skepticism can help us make decisions under uncertainty. Drawing on his book How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic, he explains Cicero's approach to doubt, the concept of degrees of confidence, and how to hold beliefs without absolute certainty. The conversation covers practical exercises like arguing against your own views, distinguishing skepticism from self-doubt, and applying critical thinking to relationships, work, and parenting.