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Nonsense : the power of not knowing / Jamie Holmes.

by Holmes, Jamie.

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Crown Publishers, an imprint of Random House, 2015.

Decision making.

Creative ability.

9780385348379 (hc.)

0385348371 (hc.)

322 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-312) and index.

"The surprising upside of ambiguity -- and how, properly harnessed, it can inspire learning, creativity, even empathy. Life today feels overwhelming and chaotic. We face constant political and economic upheaval, and we're bombarded with information, much of it contradictory. Managing uncertainty -- in our jobs, our relationships, and our everyday live s-- is an essential skill. What should we do when we have no idea what to do? The author shows how we react to ambiguous situations and how we can do it better. Being confused is unpleasant, so we tend to shutter our minds as we grasp for meaning and stability, especially in stressful circumstances. We're hard-wired to resolve contradictions quickly and extinguish anomalies. But in doing so, we lose a vital opportunity to learn something new, solve a hard problem, or see the world from another perspective. Over the last few years, new insights from social psychology and cognitive science have deepened our understanding of the role of ambiguity in our lives, showing how we can use uncertainty to our advantage. Whether we're dealing with an unclear medical diagnosis or launching a risky new product, Nonsense promises to transform the way we conduct business, educate our children, and make decisions. In an unpredictable, complex world, what matters most isn't IQ, willpower, or confidence in what we know. It's how we deal with what we don't understand"--Provided by publisher.

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