Using uncertainty

Applying uncertainty principle

Description

Using uncertainty involves deliberately embracing ambiguity and unpredictability as tools for adaptive action. This strategy enables individuals or organizations to remain flexible, respond creatively to emerging challenges, and exploit unforeseen opportunities. By acknowledging and integrating uncertainty into planning and decision-making, it mitigates risks associated with rigid assumptions, reduces vulnerability to unexpected disruptions, and fosters resilience. This approach remedies problems stemming from overconfidence, inflexibility, and failure to anticipate change in complex environments.

Claim

Knowledge is certain in terms of its eventuality. Complete knowledge is unachievable. The level of knowledge must be determined that is appropriate to specific actions. For example, relief operations need not be delayed until a count of casualties is made; and justice need not require all the evidence, only a sufficiency. There are also signs which may not be certain but are indicative: for example, when dark clouds gather rain is expected; or when a country militarizes aggression may be anticipated. Thus action may be based on uncertain but probable knowledge; reasonable certainty.