Think for Yourself

 

PART FOUR

A PATH FORWARD

As we cope with a world of overwhelming information, we must develop the tools to reclaim control. Self-reliance in the twenty-first century is not about doing everything by yourself; it’s about staying in charge and tapping into expertise as and when needed, always mindful of the limitations of the guidance you receive. But it’s also about learning to navigate the omnipresent uncertainty by imagining multiple futures and balancing breadth with depth. Embracing ambiguity and ignorance as positives, it turns out, can help us identify unique opportunities. Ultimately, restoring common sense requires we think for ourselves.