Michelle Lazarus
Talk
Summary
This talk explores uncertainty tolerance and the ways it shapes our thoughts, feelings, and actions when faced with the unknown. It considers why the brain often seeks the comfort of certainty, even when that certainty comes at the expense of curiosity, growth, or joy.
The talk also discusses practical ways of sitting with discomfort and navigating uncertainty in ways that can benefit both individuals and society.
Speaker Bio
Michelle D. Lazarus is Professor and Director of the Centre for Human Anatomy Education. She is an award-winning educator, globally invited speaker, and author whose work focuses on democratisation of knowledge and on how individuals and institutions respond to uncertainty.
Her books include The Uncertainty Effect: How to Survive and Thrive through the Unexpected and The AI (R)evolution: Valuing Country, Culture and Community in a World of Algorithms. Her career has consistently explored how people learn, adapt, and act in uncertain conditions.