Global uncertainty reached unprecedented levels at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and remains elevated. The World Uncertainty Index—a quarterly measure of global economic and policy ...

When the path forward is not clear, it’s harder to decide on a direction and strategy. That’s the situation small business owners see developing, it’s getting harder to confidently make a decision ...

With near-constant headlines discussing the devastating crises humanity is currently facing – from climate change to political polarisation and war – many of us are experiencing feelings of ...

Imagine you are about to confront a friend about a hurtful comment she made and are trying to predict her response. Depending on what you know about your friend, you might infer that she will ...

As the Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated, humans have a complicated relationship with uncertainty. A little uncertainty can be exciting, such as not knowing the ending of a thriller movie. A lot of ...

Life is uncertain. We never know what will happen, and many things are unknowable. This can make us feel stressed or worried, since the unknown is associated with danger. But as journalist Maggie ...