Thinking Clearly in Uncertain Times
Five years after the pandemic, it feels like we’re back to square one. Only this time, the existential crisis is triggered not by a strict lockdown but by AI, trade chaos, political uncertainty, and a host of other issues. I recently picked up John Kay’s Obliquity. It’s a good read. The core idea? Under complexity and uncertainty, we are better off pursuing our goals indirectly, not head on. For example, if you chase happiness directly, you usually fail. ...