Dr Emily - The Certainty of Uncertainty
The Imperfects
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Navigating Uncertainty in the Digital Age
This chapter explores the evolving relationship between worry and uncertainty, emphasizing society's growing intolerance toward ambiguity in the context of digital technology. It discusses a meta-analysis revealing a significant increase in this intolerance among college students from the late 1990s to 2015, alongside reflections on nostalgia for pre-internet experiences. The conversation highlights the tension between immediate access to information and the joyful curiosity that comes from pondering unanswered questions.
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