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Werner Heisenberg's "uncertainty principle" challenged centuries of scientific understanding, placed him in direct opposition to Albert Einstein, and put Niels Bohr in the middle of one of the most heated debates in scientific history. Heisenberg's theorem stated that there were physical limits to what we could know about sub-atomic particles; this "uncertainty" would have shocking implications.

Economies are deeply complex systems. The marketplace involves many economic actors behaving in rational and irrational ways, sustaining a dizzying array of interconnected activity. Because of the number of participants involved, the unpredictability of their actions, and the sheer variety of possible actions, some degree of economic uncertainty is inevitable. In 24 practical and empowering half-hour lectures, The Economics of Uncertainty takes the mystery and dread out of uncertainty, giving you the tools to deal with risk in every phase of your life.

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How does a person organize a good life? The ancient Greeks divided time into five types: labour, work, leisure, play and aergia (contemplation). But labour was separated from work, as painful, onerous work undertaken for survival, whereas work could include caring for family members, study, or political activities. But now our jobs are supposed to provide all meaning in life and our time outside of work is thought of as simply 'time off'.

USA Today Bestseller Foreword by Amy Schumer Child development expert and author of How Toddlers Thrive, Dr. Tovah Klein gives parents the confidence they need to help children and teens build resilience and flourish in an unpredictable world. Whether it’s national or global events affecting...

Adolescence is widely viewed as the most difficult stage of parenting. Yet despite its importance, we have a limited grasp of what it actually takes to help teens through adolescence. In Letting Go, Demie Kurz offers a deeper understanding of the demanding work of parenting teens and sheds new light on what it takes to produce a successful child. Based on numerous interviews with a diverse group of mothers, Kurz details the negotiations with teens and young adults as well over control, trust, and letting go to offer a portrayal of the real dilemmas contemporary parents face day-to-day.

Decade of Change features insights and wisdom into how to manage, and make the most of, change. Vinton Cerf, co-creator of the Internet, peers into the Web's future. Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman probes the nature of decision making. Lieutenant General Russel Honoré, the Hurricane Katrina hero, offers leadership lessons he applied in that crisis. Visionary executive Ray Anderson makes a powerful business case for environmental sustainability.

"With Uncertainties Roiling Washington and Seoul, What Next for North Korea?" is from the December 11, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Motoko Rich and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Uncertainty over Trump's Foreign Policy Risks Global Instability" is from the November 09, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Max Fisher and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"With Uncertainty at Top of Ticket, Republicans Back off in Some States" is from the April 22, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan Martin and narrated by Caroline Miller.

¿Cómo será la nueva normalidad? Esta es una pregunta que mucha gente se está haciendo en este momento. Otros tantos lanzan respuestas al aire, a menudo en la más absoluta oscuridad. Sin embargo, ¿qué pasaría si la pregunta fuera diferente? ¿Qué sucedería si nos preguntáramos qué es lo que no va a cambiar en la nueva normalidad? Esto nos llevaría hacia aquello de lo que podemos estar seguros, incluso ante un futuro incierto.

"For Trump Voters, Uncertainty Mixes with Elation" is from the November 9, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Richard Fausset and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Turbulence, and a Lot of Uncertainty, for the Market" is from the June 24, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter S. Goodman and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Colombia Peace Deal Headed to Defeat, Causing Shock and Uncertainty" is from the October 02, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Julia Symmes Cobb and Nicholas Casey and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Britain's Latest Export: Uncertainty" is from the November 14, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter S. Goodman and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Bank of England Holds Key Interest Rate Steady despite Uncertainty over Brexit" is from the July 14, 2016 Financial section of The New York Times. It was written by Chad Bray and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Sanders Briefly Meets Pope at Vatican after Uncertainty over a Visit" is from the April 17, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jason Horowitz and Yamiche Alcindor and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Around the World, Uncertainty and Fears That 'All Bets Are Off'" is from the November 9, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter Baker and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Trump's and Xi's Differences Magnify Uncertainties Between U.S. And China" is from the December 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Chris Buckley and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

In When the Uncertainty Principle Goes to 11, physicist Philip Moriarty explains the mysteries of the universe's inner workings via drum beats and feedback: You'll discover how the Heisenberg uncertainty principle comes into play with every chugging guitar riff, what wave interference has to do with Iron Maiden, and why metalheads in mosh pits behave just like molecules in a gas.