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Living With Uncertainty
Mathematician John Allen Paulos said, “Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.” Humans seek patterns to feel secure, even when none exist. Like gamblers who justify wins and losses, we search for cause and effect to feel in control (Armstrong et al., 2020). Neuroscientific research supports the notion that uncertainty triggers stress responses similar to those triggered by immediate danger (Steffen et al., 2022
Apr 21, 2025
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