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    Choice

    Logic and emotion aren't the only forces that guide or decisions. What other factors steer our choices?

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    KCRW placeholderBy Jad Abumrad • Mar 6, 2011 • 1 min read

    Logic and emotion aren't the only forces that guide or decisions. We turn up the volume on the voices in our heads, and try to make sense of the babble. Forget free will, some important decisions could come down to a steaming cup of coffee.

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      Jad Abumrad

      creator of "Radiolab," and host of the new podcast “Fela Kuti: Fear No Man”

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      Robert Krulwich

      host of 'Radio Lab'

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