Simone Stolzoff

From our careers to our politics to our personal lives, the future is unknown. And yet, our capacity to tolerate this uncertainty is in decline. How to Not Know will help you prepare for―and even appreciate―the uncertainty that surrounds us. Through gripping stories of people grappling with big problems without easy answers―from an economist trying to predict the next market crash to an island nation reckoning with the existential impact of climate change―acclaimed journalist Simone Stolzoff shows how to develop comfort with ambiguity and build tolerance for the unknown. Blending engrossing storytelling, research and practical insights, How to Not Know is an essential guide to navigating uncertainty with courage and clarity.

The Value of Uncertainty in a World that Demands Answers

How Not to Know

Cassandra Tang

Our devices don’t just help us avoid uncertainty; they also heighten our distress by collapsing the distance between us and the world’s problems.

The more we build a tolerance for uncertainty, the more we can meet life’s questions with curiosity instead of fear.

Prioritise the truth over the desire to be right.

Admitting you were wrong shows that you care about getting it right.

Before you can think out of the box, you have to start with a box.

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