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Explore the intricate relationship between uncertainty and human existence with 'The Cunning of Uncertainty' by Helga Nowotny. This thought-provoking book delves into the profound impact of uncertainty on scientific inquiry and knowledge acquisition. Discover how uncertainty serves as both a challenge and an incentive for researchers, shaping our understanding of the world around us. Nowotny offers insights into how we can embrace uncertainty rather than fear it, transforming our approach to science and policy-making.
Uncertainty is not merely a hindrance; it is a dynamic force that reflects the complexity of life and decision-making. With 224 enlightening pages, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the themes of risk management, predictive modeling, and the evolving nature of scientific inquiry. Understand how geological time frames intersect with the immediate decisions we face daily and learn why acknowledging the evolving nature of uncertainty is essential for progress.
Whether you're a student, researcher, or curious mind, 'The Cunning of Uncertainty' will inspire you to appreciate the nuances of uncertainty in scientific endeavors and societal development. Shipping for this item is free, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780745687629 | Year: 2017 | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745687629
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224
Description:
Uncertainty is interwoven into human existence. It is a powerful incentive in the search for knowledge and an inherent component of scientific research. We have developed many ways of coping with uncertainty. We make promises, manage risks and make predictions to try to clear the mists and predict ahead. But the future is inherently uncertain - and the mist that shrouds our path an inherent part of our journey. The burning question is whether our societies can face up to uncertainty, learn to embrace it and whether we can open up to a constantly evolving future.In this new book, Helga Nowotny shows how research can thrive at the cusp of uncertainty Science, she argues, can eventually transform uncertainty into certainty, but into certainty which remains always provisional.Uncertainty is never completely static It is constantly evolving. It encompasses geological time scales and, at the level of human experience, split-second changes as cells divide. Life and death decisions are taken in the blink of the eye, while human interactions with the natural environment may reveal their impact over millennia.Uncertainty is cunning. It appears at unexpected moments, it shuns the straight line, takes the oblique route and sometimes the unexpected short-cut. As we acknowledge the cunning of uncertainty, its threats retreat. We accept that any scientific inquiry must produce results that are provisional and uncertain. This message is vital for politicians and policy-makers: do not be tempted by small, short-term, controllable gains to the exclusion of uncertain, high-gain opportunities.Wide-ranging
Uncertainty is not merely a hindrance; it is a dynamic force that reflects the complexity of life and decision-making. With 224 enlightening pages, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the themes of risk management, predictive modeling, and the evolving nature of scientific inquiry. Understand how geological time frames intersect with the immediate decisions we face daily and learn why acknowledging the evolving nature of uncertainty is essential for progress.
Whether you're a student, researcher, or curious mind, 'The Cunning of Uncertainty' will inspire you to appreciate the nuances of uncertainty in scientific endeavors and societal development. Shipping for this item is free, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780745687629 | Year: 2017 | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745687629
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224
Description:
Uncertainty is interwoven into human existence. It is a powerful incentive in the search for knowledge and an inherent component of scientific research. We have developed many ways of coping with uncertainty. We make promises, manage risks and make predictions to try to clear the mists and predict ahead. But the future is inherently uncertain - and the mist that shrouds our path an inherent part of our journey. The burning question is whether our societies can face up to uncertainty, learn to embrace it and whether we can open up to a constantly evolving future.In this new book, Helga Nowotny shows how research can thrive at the cusp of uncertainty Science, she argues, can eventually transform uncertainty into certainty, but into certainty which remains always provisional.Uncertainty is never completely static It is constantly evolving. It encompasses geological time scales and, at the level of human experience, split-second changes as cells divide. Life and death decisions are taken in the blink of the eye, while human interactions with the natural environment may reveal their impact over millennia.Uncertainty is cunning. It appears at unexpected moments, it shuns the straight line, takes the oblique route and sometimes the unexpected short-cut. As we acknowledge the cunning of uncertainty, its threats retreat. We accept that any scientific inquiry must produce results that are provisional and uncertain. This message is vital for politicians and policy-makers: do not be tempted by small, short-term, controllable gains to the exclusion of uncertain, high-gain opportunities.Wide-ranging