Published Jan 21, 2025
1106: Amanda Ripley | The Secrets to Surviving an Unthinkable Disaster
Amanda Ripley discusses the crucial elements of surviving disasters, focusing on the importance of community trust, psychological preparedness, and understanding human behavior to overcome barriers like denial and panic, while also exploring how skewed risk perceptions affect decision-making in crises.

Topics covered
Popular Clips
Questions from this episode
- Asked by 90 people
- Asked by 27 people
- Asked by 19 people
- Asked by 18 people
- Asked by 17 people
Episode Highlights
Related Episodes
631: Amanda Catarzi | Overcoming Cult Life and Sex Trafficking
Answers 383 questions950: Emergency Medical Services | Skeptical Sunday
Answers 383 questions386: Amanda Knox | The Truth About True Crime
Answers 383 questions984: Susan Casey | Unraveling Mysteries in the Ocean's Darkest Depths
Answers 383 questions2: Rob Weinhold | The Art of Crisis Leadership
Answers 383 questions4: Learning How to Cope with Instability | Deep Dive
Answers 383 questions958: Alison Young | Lab Leaks, Pandemics, and a World at Risk
Answers 383 questions1043: Andrew Gold | Unveiling the Psychology of Secrets
Answers 383 questions1050: Lisa Kaltenegger | In Search of Alien Life and Livable Worlds
Answers 383 questions516: Mike Massimino | Unlocking Science Secrets with an Unlikely Spaceman
Answers 383 questions485: Leah Remini | Surviving Hollywood and Scientology
Answers 383 questions1017: The End of the World | Skeptical Sunday
Answers 383 questions878: Body Language | Skeptical Sunday
Answers 383 questions1008: Brian Klaas | Embracing Uncertainty in a World of Flukes
Answers 383 questions820: Bradley Hope | The Secret Mission to Overthrow North Korea
Answers 383 questions