#uncertainty
#uncertainty

How tiny experiments can lead to exponential outcomes

Adopting an experimental mindset can transform how we approach uncertainty in decision-making.

fromMedium

22 hours ago

Graphic design

DesignShift: From control to creativity

In uncertain times, creativity is essential for processing emotions and envisioning new possibilities.

Bootstrapping

fromBig Think

How tiny experiments can lead to exponential outcomes

Adopting an experimental mindset can transform how we approach uncertainty in decision-making.

fromMedium

22 hours ago

Graphic design

DesignShift: From control to creativity

In uncertain times, creativity is essential for processing emotions and envisioning new possibilities.

more#creativity

fromDigiday

1 day ago

Marketing tech

Economic uncertainty bubbles up in conversations on first day of Possible

Economic forecasting remains highly uncertain; marketers are holding budgets but cautious about major changes.

#anxiety

4 weeks ago

Mental health

The Agony of Waiting

Waiting for medical test results or decisions can lead to immense anxiety due to uncertainty and lack of control.

fromFast Company

Mental health

Afraid of AI taking your job? Make this mental change

AI technology raises concerns about job displacement and its potential capabilities in performing human-like tasks.

3 days ago

Mental health

Claire felt overwhelmed by life's uncertainties. A self-imposed pause helped her find solid ground | Sara Mussa

Uncertainty should not be feared; instead, focus on small, controllable actions to navigate life's challenges.

4 weeks ago

Mental health

The Agony of Waiting

Waiting for medical test results or decisions can lead to immense anxiety due to uncertainty and lack of control.

fromFast Company

Mental health

Afraid of AI taking your job? Make this mental change

AI technology raises concerns about job displacement and its potential capabilities in performing human-like tasks.

3 days ago

Mental health

Claire felt overwhelmed by life's uncertainties. A self-imposed pause helped her find solid ground | Sara Mussa

Uncertainty should not be feared; instead, focus on small, controllable actions to navigate life's challenges.

Tariff turmoil: How marketers are dodging costs and shifting strategy

Marketers are navigating uncertainties due to tariffs, affecting ad budgets and supply chains.

How to master decision making in a world of uncertainty

Today's world presents unprecedented uncertainty that affects decision-making in personal and professional spheres.

A good decision-making process requires both a robust methodology and an adaptive mindset.

Parenting

1 week ago

Do Your Best, Then Let Go

Control is an illusion that can provide comfort but often leads to disappointment.

Accepting uncertainty in relationships and life is crucial for emotional well-being.

Psychology

Uncertainty is part of being human, so how can we learn to live with it?

Travel-related anxiety can evolve over time, affecting one's willingness to travel.

Miscellaneous

Here's How Uncertainty Can Empower You

Uncertainty can enhance focus, learning, and enjoyment while also fostering positive emotional responses.

fromWIRED

Miscellaneous

An Uncertain Future Requires Uncertain Prediction Skills

Embracing uncertainty can transform it into an opportunity rather than a source of anxiety.

Mindfulness

fromThe Verge

How to master decision making in a world of uncertainty

Today's world presents unprecedented uncertainty that affects decision-making in personal and professional spheres.

A good decision-making process requires both a robust methodology and an adaptive mindset.

Parenting

1 week ago

Do Your Best, Then Let Go

Control is an illusion that can provide comfort but often leads to disappointment.

Accepting uncertainty in relationships and life is crucial for emotional well-being.

Psychology

Uncertainty is part of being human, so how can we learn to live with it?

Travel-related anxiety can evolve over time, affecting one's willingness to travel.

Miscellaneous

Here's How Uncertainty Can Empower You

Uncertainty can enhance focus, learning, and enjoyment while also fostering positive emotional responses.

fromWIRED

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Miscellaneous

An Uncertain Future Requires Uncertain Prediction Skills

Embracing uncertainty can transform it into an opportunity rather than a source of anxiety.

The 1903 letter that's helped countless people embrace the unknown

Rainer Maria Rilke advised embracing uncertainty and living the questions rather than seeking immediate answers to life's complexities.

#trump-administration

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Education

Higher ed's hopes and fears as Trump retakes the reins

The future of U.S. higher education under Trump's administration is uncertain, affected by political upheaval and conservative reform efforts.

fromIndependent

3 weeks ago

US politics

Cartwheels, coffee and chaos - an Irish mum in New York on parenting through Trump's America

The political climate under Trump is creating a pervasive sense of uncertainty in everyday life.

more#trump-administration

Education

Higher ed's hopes and fears as Trump retakes the reins

The future of U.S. higher education under Trump's administration is uncertain, affected by political upheaval and conservative reform efforts.

fromIndependent

3 weeks ago

US politics

Cartwheels, coffee and chaos - an Irish mum in New York on parenting through Trump's America

The political climate under Trump is creating a pervasive sense of uncertainty in everyday life.

frommetastable

US politics

Five Things AI Will Not Change

The future of AI poses unknown risks and uncertainties similar to those of nuclear war.

#mental-health

Mental health

Overcoming Paralysis in Financial Decision-Making

Environmental and market uncertainty triggers emotional and cognitive strain.

Behavioral biases drive financial hesitation and indecision.

Simple actionable strategies can build confidence.

Momentum matters more than perfection.

Miscellaneous

What Is Emotional Flooding?

Emotional flooding can occur unexpectedly, leading to heightened stress responses in anyone.

Mental health

Overcoming Paralysis in Financial Decision-Making

Environmental and market uncertainty triggers emotional and cognitive strain.

Behavioral biases drive financial hesitation and indecision.

Simple actionable strategies can build confidence.

Momentum matters more than perfection.

Miscellaneous

What Is Emotional Flooding?

Emotional flooding can occur unexpectedly, leading to heightened stress responses in anyone.

What Are Your Plans After Graduation?

College seniors are rethinking their futures due to federal government turmoil, affecting career plans positively or negatively.

fromenglish.elpais.com

US politics

Keys to the cursed words' of the Fed's new roadmap

Federal Reserve faces challenges with uncertainty in the economy and rising inflation due to tariffs.

The Adjacent Possible Theory: Love Is a Hike

Embracing the adjacent possible helps navigate uncertainty and signifies a transition to a more fulfilling life.

Mindfulness

fromTiny Buddha

What You Need to Know If Decisions Stress You Out - Tiny Buddha

Life transitions from clear paths of choice to a landscape of uncertainty and self-direction.

Relationships

The Adjacent Possible Theory: Love Is a Hike

Embracing the adjacent possible helps navigate uncertainty and signifies a transition to a more fulfilling life.

Mindfulness

fromTiny Buddha

What You Need to Know If Decisions Stress You Out - Tiny Buddha

Life transitions from clear paths of choice to a landscape of uncertainty and self-direction.

The Risk-Taker's Edge

Embracing uncertainty fosters growth and innovation, while fear of the unknown inhibits personal and professional development.

UK news

fromIndependent

Kerry baby investigation: Gardai sought out school friends, old medical records and psychological profiling to unlock secrets of 1984 murder of Baby John

The Kerry couple's life remains on hold due to a two-year-long Garda investigation with no resolution.

Business

fromBusiness Insider

We've entered the era of scaredy-cat capitalism

Corporate America is anxious amid uncertainty about Trump's policies, leading to a cautious approach rather than bold actions.

fromAbove the Law

Miscellaneous

Does Your Professional Life Feel Like A Raging Wildfire? - Above the Law

Control is an illusion for in-house lawyers, especially in today's unpredictable legal landscape.

Lawyers should embrace uncertainty, focusing on strategic thinking and resilience in the face of change.

#football

fromPats Pulpit

8 months ago

New England Patriots

We don't know anything about these Patriots, but that's not necessarily a bad thing

The New England Patriots' performance is uncertain due to many question marks, particularly in key positions like the offensive line.

fromwww.90min.com

Miscellaneous

What Man City need to qualify for Champions League knockout phase

Man City faces uncertainty regarding their performance as they approach Matchday 8.

fromPats Pulpit

8 months ago

New England Patriots

We don't know anything about these Patriots, but that's not necessarily a bad thing

The New England Patriots' performance is uncertain due to many question marks, particularly in key positions like the offensive line.

fromwww.90min.com

Miscellaneous

What Man City need to qualify for Champions League knockout phase

Man City faces uncertainty regarding their performance as they approach Matchday 8.

Data science

Does probability exist?

Uncertainty reflects our limited understanding of the future, necessitating cautious interpretation of prognostic language like 'likely' or 'might'.

fromNature

Boston

Publisher Correction: Krause corpuscles are genital vibrotactile sensors for sexual behaviours - Nature

The brain adapts its decision-making processes in response to uncertainty through specific neural pathways.

UX design

Evidence-Based Management: When the Path Is Missing | HackerNoon

Organizations in uncertainty must first understand their environment and avoid biases to find their next steps.

Looking beyond observable data is crucial to avoid pitfalls like survivorship bias in decision-making.

3 years ago

Miscellaneous

When Knowledge Creates Doubt: Explaining the Expertise Paradox | HackerNoon

Deep expertise leads to increased uncertainty in decision-making, countering the belief that it brings clarity.

fromNature

Data science

Does probability exist?

Uncertainty reflects our limited understanding of the future, necessitating cautious interpretation of prognostic language like 'likely' or 'might'.

fromNature

Boston

Publisher Correction: Krause corpuscles are genital vibrotactile sensors for sexual behaviours - Nature

The brain adapts its decision-making processes in response to uncertainty through specific neural pathways.

UX design

Evidence-Based Management: When the Path Is Missing | HackerNoon

Organizations in uncertainty must first understand their environment and avoid biases to find their next steps.

Looking beyond observable data is crucial to avoid pitfalls like survivorship bias in decision-making.

3 years ago

Miscellaneous

When Knowledge Creates Doubt: Explaining the Expertise Paradox | HackerNoon

Deep expertise leads to increased uncertainty in decision-making, countering the belief that it brings clarity.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 13

A new wildfire named LAC-018164 has started in Los Angeles County, and its containment status is currently unknown.

Yes, This Is Better. But This Election Cycle Still Feels Like a TV Series Gone Wrong.

Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race amid mounting challenges and declining support, leading to uncertainty for the future.

fromApaonline

philosophy

Taming and Tolerating Uncertainty

Democracy's survival hinges on addressing uncertainties through elections and defining the democracy worth defending against emerging threats.

Left-wing politics

fromSlate Magazine

Yes, This Is Better. But This Election Cycle Still Feels Like a TV Series Gone Wrong.

Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race amid mounting challenges and declining support, leading to uncertainty for the future.

philosophy

fromApaonline

Taming and Tolerating Uncertainty

Democracy's survival hinges on addressing uncertainties through elections and defining the democracy worth defending against emerging threats.

more#democracy

fromLos Angeles Times

Writing

Column: The California compromise - be prepared to evacuate

The uncertainty of evacuation during fires highlights the risks of living in California.

History

fromSmithsonian Magazine

How People of the Past Predicted the Future, From Spider Divination to Bibliomancy

Divination practices worldwide address human needs for understanding, decision-making, and managing uncertainty.

Data science

fromFlowingData

Probability does not exist

Practical use of probability relies on subjective judgments, challenging the notion of its objectivity.

fromBig Think

Miscellaneous

What long-term investors can learn from John Keats

Embracing uncertainty is key to unlocking exponential outcomes in long-term investing.

Miscellaneous

fromConde Nast Traveler

In This Fraught Moment, Travel Can Help

Travel can alleviate fear and uncertainty by fostering connection and understanding among people from diverse backgrounds.

fromPolygon

fromThe American Conservative

Digital life

Where the heck is Baby Steps?

Release date for Baby Steps is uncertain, possibly in 2024 or later.

Opinion | What Joe Biden Just Did Is Utterly Extraordinary

President Biden's decision to not seek re-election was a mix of saving face and historical rarity, impacting the Democratic Party's nomination uncertainty.

Right-wing politics

Trump Already Won

The uncertainty surrounding the election highlights the deep divisions and ongoing constitutional struggles within American politics.

Left-wing politics

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromThe American Conservative

Opinion | What Joe Biden Just Did Is Utterly Extraordinary

President Biden's decision to not seek re-election was a mix of saving face and historical rarity, impacting the Democratic Party's nomination uncertainty.

Right-wing politics

Trump Already Won

The uncertainty surrounding the election highlights the deep divisions and ongoing constitutional struggles within American politics.

more#american-politics

fromSmithsonian Magazine

History

To Divine the Future, the Ancients Relied on These Chance-Based Fortune-Telling Tools

Humans have historically sought answers to personal uncertainty, similarly to using horoscopes or Magic 8 Balls.

The Sortes Astrampsychi provided a structured fortune-telling system for individuals in ancient times.

6 months ago

Writing

Tim Dowling: it's my wife's birthday. So why are we at the pub quiz?

The family's indecisiveness about birthday plans led to a spontaneous yet enjoyable evening at a pub quiz.

fromDefector

6 months ago

Writing

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Conquers Biscuit Week Easily | Defector

Walking is most enjoyable when the starting and ending points overlap, providing confidence and comfort in one's surroundings.

fromFast Company

6 months ago

Marketing

Can digital conversations help disaster-proof your business?

Uncertainty in life and work is inevitable, emphasizing the need for businesses to adapt and strengthen customer relationships.

Business

fromBusiness Insider

An uncertainty guru says investors can't dismiss doubt - and even Warren Buffett's success may be down to luck

Predictions in finance are fraught with uncertainty; even successful investors may owe their success to luck rather than skill.

Privacy professionals

fromtime.com

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Uncertainty Is Uncomfortable, and Technology Makes It Worse. That Doesn't Have to Be a Bad Thing

A minor software error caused a global crisis, highlighting the risks of interconnected systems in technology.

OMG science

8 months ago

The Brain's Fight or Flight' Response May Be a Myth

The brain primarily operates through anticipation and prediction rather than constant threat detection or fight-or-flight reactions.

fromAll Singles And Married

Writing

Home Alone With The Sexy Seductive Maid.

Unexpected turn of events can change one's perception and create uncertainty in relationships.

Left-wing politics

fromSFGATE

Biden is out of the race: What that means for Harris, Newsom

The unexpected withdrawal of President Joe Biden from the presidential race leaves room for uncertainty and potential challenges within the Democratic Party.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump's Hush-Money Trial Heads Into the Unknown as Jury Deliberations Begin

The criminal trial against former President Donald Trump marks a historic event as the first former president to face such charges.

fromFuturism

Tech industry

Tesla Employees "Walking on Eggshells" as Furious Musk Continues Layoffs

Tesla workers fear ongoing layoffs without clear end date causing stress and uncertainty.

#bayern-munich

Bayern Munich

Shot down...again! Find out which coach told Bayern Munich to beat it...twice!

Bayern Munich struggles to find a new coach despite being a football superpower.

Bayern Munich

Vote! Player ratings: Hoffenheim 4 - 2 Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich suffered another defeat in their final match, highlighting uncertainties ahead for the team.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich CEO miffed at season-ending defeat

Frustration running high at Bayern Munich after loss to Hoffenheim.

Bayern Munich

Shot down...again! Find out which coach told Bayern Munich to beat it...twice!

Bayern Munich struggles to find a new coach despite being a football superpower.

Bayern Munich

Vote! Player ratings: Hoffenheim 4 - 2 Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich suffered another defeat in their final match, highlighting uncertainties ahead for the team.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich CEO miffed at season-ending defeat

Frustration running high at Bayern Munich after loss to Hoffenheim.

more#bayern-munich

fromwww.90min.com

FC Barcelona

Xavi set for 'crunch talks' with Barcelona president over future

Xavi to meet Barcelona president amid uncertainty about future.

fromThe New Yorker

Writing

The Secrets of Suspense

Understanding storytelling techniques can offer insights into life.

Marketing

fromDigiday