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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Uncertain
The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure
Book • 2023
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.
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.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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as the title of 

's new book.


Sean Illing


Maggie Jackson

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How to live in uncertain times
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as the topic of the podcast episode.


Sean Illing

53 snips
The joy of uncertainty
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as a book that reframes uncertainty as an opportunity and challenge.


Morra Aarons-Mele

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Uncertainty Can Be Awesome With Maggie Jackson
Mentioned by 

as the guest's recent book and the central subject of the interview.


Tami Simon

37 snips
Maggie Jackson: Being Uncertain as a Form of Wakefulness
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herself and ![undefined]()

, exploring the positive aspects of uncertainty and its role in various fields.


Maggie Jackson

Mike Abrams

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Ep504 - Maggie Jackson | Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure
Recommended by Emily Silverman as a book exploring uncertainty in medicine and life.

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The Power of Pausing in Uncertainty with Maggie Jackson
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as written by 

, who joined the podcast to discuss the benefits of uncertainty.


Mike Carruthers


Maggie Jackson

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Why Audiences Behave the Way They Do & The Hidden Benefits of Uncertainty - SYSK Choice
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as the source of today's big idea, highlighting its message on embracing uncertainty.

Michael Kovnat

The Wisdom and Wonder of Uncertainty
Mentioned by 

in relation to the practice of using Q words in the middle of a high pressure situation.


Morra Aarons-Mele

How to Stay Grounded When Anxiety Comes Out of Nowhere
Mentioned by 

as a best-selling book on the power and potential of uncertainty.


Lynn Borton

Ep. #256: Curiosity & the Gift of Uncertainty, with Maggie Jackson


