“There’s something called the World Uncertainty Index, which charts uncertainty [globally]. They developed and cultivated an awareness of “negativity bias,” Conniff says. And in times of uncertainty, that negativity bias goes off the charts and we start to limit ourselves and shut ourselves down. “Rez correctly identified the scientific explanation for what we all call ‘gut instinct,’” Conniff says. “Rez talked about reflecting on her gut instinct,” Conniff says.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 19, 2026 11:31 UTC