The Clueless Advantage: Unlocking the Power of Uncertainty

Maggie Jackson shares 5 key insights from Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure.

What are you unsure about? Like most of us, you’re probably a little embarrassed about your doubts and blind spots. But author Maggie Jackson is here to tell us we’re thinking about it all wrong. In her new book Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure, Maggie argues that, properly understood, our very ignorance can be a prod for learning. Maggie is an award-winning journalist and speaker known for her pioneering writings on social trends and technology. Scroll down to hear her share 5 big ideas from the book.

The 5 Key Insights:

1. Uncertainty unsettles us—and that is its gift.

2. To get better at what you’re doing, try not knowing.

3. We need more conflict.

4. The world is not bird-free.

5. Uncertainty may save humanity.

Hear Maggie explain how to turn uncertainty into a superpower: