Event Dime
How to not know : the value of uncertainty in a world that demands answers by Stolzoff, Simone.
Events
- When:
- June 11, 2026 ยท 7:31 PM
- Where:
- Fairfax County Public Library
- Source:
- Fairfax County Public Library
"In the face of crushing uncertainty-whether in our careers, politics, or personal lives--it's natural to feel paralyzed and tempting to hide from the unknown or cling to false certainties. We try so hard to avoid the downsides of uncertainty that we miss out on its upside. Research shows that individuals, organizations, and communities with a high uncertainty tolerance tend to be more creative, innovative, adaptable, and resilient. Improving our ability to engage with uncertainty-managing the a