July 18, 2024 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Uncertainty’s Unsung Wisdom in Times of Flux
Why should we seek uncertainty in this era of flux and angst? How could we find clarity and vision by being unsure? Join Maggie Jackson, author of Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure, for a revelatory new look at a mindset long seen as synonymous with weakness and inertia. Drawing on cutting-edge reporting from Paris to Los Angeles and in-depth multi-disciplinary research, Jackson reveals skillful uncertainty as a proven treatment for anxiety, a path to better decision-making, and a key to human creativity. There’s no better time to be unsure.
About Maggie:
Maggie Jackson is an award-winning author and journalist with a global reach. Her new book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure, explores why we should seek not-knowing in times of flux. Nominated for a National Book Award and named to multiple “Best Books of 2023” lists, Uncertain has been lauded as “incisive and timely…triumphant” (Dan Pink), “surprising and practical” (Gretchen Rubin) and “remarkable and persuasive” (Library Journal). Jackson’s acclaimed book Distracted (2nd Ed, 2018) sparked a global conversation on the steep costs of fragmenting our attention. A former columnist for the Boston Globe, Maggie has written for The New York Times and many other publications worldwide. Her work has been translated into multiple languages and is widely covered by press worldwide. She lives in New York and Rhode Island.
