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Dr Emily - The Certainty of Uncertainty
The Imperfects
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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