The Cunning of Uncertainty

Auteur

Helga Nowotny is former President of the European Research Council and Professor Emerita of Social Studies of Science at ETH Zurich

Texte du rabat

Uncertainty is interwoven into human existence. It is a powerful incentive in the search for knowledge and an inherent component of scientific research. We have developed many ways of coping with uncertainty. We make promises, manage risks and make predictions to try to clear the mists and predict ahead.

Contenu

Preface

Chapter 1 - Craving for Uncertainty

Chapter 2 - The Odds for Tomorrow

Chapter 3 - The Cunning of Promises

Chapter 4 - Coping with Uncertainty

Chapter 5 - Embracing Uncertainty

Acknowledgements

References

Index