In 'Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure', Maggie Jackson challenges the conventional view of uncertainty as a flaw and instead presents it as a crucial mindset for navigating complex crises. The book, based on extensive research and interviews, highlights how uncertainty can foster creativity, curiosity, adaptability, and resilience. Jackson examines various domains, including laboratories, political campaigns, and artificial intelligence, to illustrate the positive impact of embracing uncertainty. The book argues that uncertainty is not a hindrance but a necessary component for incisive thinking and day-to-day flourishing in an unpredictable world.
In this book, Ian Leslie explores what happens when we argue, why disagreements make us stressed and angry, and why we urgently need to transform our approach to conflict. Drawing on advice from experts in conflict and communication, including relationship scientists, hostage negotiators, and diplomats, Leslie proposes clear principles to make difficult dialogues more productive. He argues that productive disagreement is crucial for success in shared enterprises, from marriages to businesses and democracies, and that it can make us smarter, more creative, and closer together.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate, we’re bringing back Ian Leslie, a columnist for the New Statesman, who’s going to teach us how to transform the heat of conflict, disagreement, and argument into the light of insight, creativity, and connection.
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