Life is full of unknowns. Here's how to embrace the twists and turns

NPR | By Manoush Zomorodi,

Katie Monteleone, Sanaz Meshkinpour

Published June 12, 2026 at 10:02 AM EDT

Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode, "How predictions took over our lives"

With predictions surrounding us everywhere, are we losing our tolerance for uncertainty? Journalist Simone Stolzoff argues that surprise, creativity and growth all begin where certainty ends.

About Simone Stolzoff

Simone Stolzoff is a journalist and author of the books How to Not Know and The Good Enough Job.

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Manoush Zomorodi

Manoush Zomorodi is the host of TED Radio Hour. She is a journalist, podcaster and media entrepreneur, and her work reflects her passion for investigating how technology and business are transforming humanity.

Katie Monteleone

Katie Monteleone is a producer for TED Radio Hour. She started out as an intern for the show in January 2019. After her internship, Monteleone began producing for Life Kit before returning to the TED Radio Hour team in October 2019 as a full-time producer.

Sanaz Meshkinpour

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