The evidence that we live with "the threat of radical uncertainty" is that lies/untruths are foundational for many global, national, and local narratives today [see photo].
Narratives were once used to defuse ambiguity, uncertainty, and chaos; however, today these have become the prime movers in sustaining "radical uncertainty".
Radical uncertainty is a mind bending threat to each and every human on our planet. So... What do most humans do to normalise their state of mind? I contend that they either consciously, or unconsciously, accept and promote a collective narrative [ideology, philosophy, stricture, belief set, etc] so as to limit their independence. Once a human restricts his/her/their choices in the face of uncertainty they gain a new found sense of certainty. This occurs because they become part of a "mind hive" which accepts the imperative of mandated decision-making. For example, some humans still wear a mask even though the legal demand for them to do has been lifted. Some humans still believe that Zelensky is winning the Ukraine War against Russia. Some human still believe that their "lived experience" gives them a critical perspective on what is true/certain and what is false/fake.
The paradox here is that collective narratives increase the threat of radical uncertainty. Furthermore the"lived experience" of those captured by a collective/cult/religious order denies the very existence of radical uncertainty. Those who support/promote a collective narrative tend to curate a "mandated mindset" which can block any signs of radical uncertainty. Ask anyone who has curated a "mandated mind" about the truth/facts of any contemporary issue and you will hear the disjointed ramblings of a person caught in the vortex of radical uncertainty.
Instead I suggest you become a minimalist. As a minimalist you will focus on"individual needs" not on"collective wants". This means you can curate your own sense of certainty.
Richard.
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