Uncertainty is a pervasive and inescapable feature of life that can cause anxiety, but also provides the experience required to build resilience. Are modern societies going too far in attempts to minimize uncertainty during childhood? Is the world more uncertain today? Is there a difference between online and offline experiences of uncertainty? We explore these questions and more.

The CBMS is a Columbia University affiliated research center comprised of PhD researchers seeking to study and understand relationships between modern society and mental health and well-being. The center conducts research, develops programs and interventions, and provides educational resources to the public through its website and podcast episodes like this one.

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