How to handle uncertainty (w/ Simone Stolzoff)

How to handle uncertainty (w/ Simone Stolzoff)

From How to Be a Better Human by TED

May 11, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

Simone Stolzoff discusses the challenges of handling uncertainty in life and the implications of relying on AI for definitive answers.

I was looking for certainty when there was no certainty to be found. If Simone’s words resonate with you, then this episode is for YOU. Simone Stolzoff is a journalist who writes about the uncertainty of life. In his conversation with Chris, he observes why people are becoming less tolerant of uncertainty, the harm caused when we take AI output as definitive answers, and what you can do to expand your capacity to hold uncertainty in your life. Featured guest Follow Simone Stolzoff on Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok , and at simonestolzoff.com/ Buy Simone's books How to Not Know and The Good Enough Job Connect with the team Follow Chris on Instagram and at chrisduffycomedy.com Buy Chris’ book, Humor Me   Watch How to Be a Better Human videos on YouTube at TEDAudioCollective Follow TED on X , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn , and TikTok For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Chris

Guest: Simone Stolzoff

Topics covered

  • uncertainty
  • AI
  • self-improvement
  • journalism
  • tolerance

Keywords

  • uncertainty
  • AI output
  • self-improvement
  • journalism
  • tolerance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TED, Acast

Books & works: How to Not Know, The Good Enough Job

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