Uncertainty

Only one thing will be certain in the future, and that is mystery. It is this very mystery, this uncertainty about the future that provokes the mind to anticipate and predict based off of previous experiences and encounters. The mere nature of uncertainty forces individuals to actively think and foresee outcomes that will shed light on the matter. In Oliver Sacks’s “The Mind’s Eye,” Sacks introduces blind individuals who seem to be able to interpret their worlds before actually interacting with…

Sweet Land of Uncertainty: What is America? The United States of America certainly does not have “streets paved with gold”. Though this was how it was first described to attract hopeful refugees and adventurers, we have since learned that, in some respects, this country’s actual state is far different from what it was hoped to be. “Land of the free!”, its people chant, as they brush off those who cry at injustice. “Home of the brave!”, others exclaim, as they cower in the shadows of privilege…

The Theme of ‘Uncertainty’ in Waiting for Godot Waiting for Godot is the English translation of the famous post war French play En Attendant Godot by Samuel Beckett written between 1948 and 1949. The plot of the play revolves around two tramps- Vladimir and Estragon who waits for the arrival of an acquaintance named “Godot”. However, Godot never comes and throughout the play, these two tramps engage themselves in various discussions, activities, and encounters. Being a play that belongs to the…

Strategy Under Uncertainty: by Hugh Courtney The article addresses the issue of being successful in a highly uncertain business environment. Some managers prefer to play it safe by taking the wait-and-see strategy through positioning large investments until the future becomes clear and some others may prefer to invest in flexibility that allow their companies to adapt quickly as the market evolve, but the price in this s case is really high. The companies sometimes neglect the fact that a…

The Anxiety and Uncertainty Management Theory is an important theory to keep in mind when considering intercultural communication, especially when one finds themself in a totally new and different place than what they are used to. I spent a summer going to school in Buenos Aires, Argentina and in this place, I went through many of the reactions mentioned in the discussion of the Anxiety and Uncertainty Theory. In consideration of my time there, I thought it appropriate to apply this theory to my…

The uncertainty in nature that the Greek had caused them to seek explanations. Such as why do the crops become bare, and the land cold during certain times? Because of this uncertainty, humans looked to the gods actions for explanations. This is why Demeter is not always called the "happy goddess of summertime" or Dionysus a"joy-god". Demeter, goddess of the harvest, provides and protects the crops, while Dionysus, god of wine, would rule the vine and production of wine. The two are considered a…

Uncertainty is a situation that arouses doubt, apprehension and dilemma thus prompting people to take a reserved stand. The Second World War had an economical, social, physical and psychological impact on people`s lives forcing them to be imprisoned in a sort of bubble, where life was more traumatic than death. Samuel Beckett`s Waiting for Godot is an archetypal post-war play dealing with the uncertainties, which manifested itself through the theme of existentialism and absurdity, the plot,…

Uncertainty avoidance is the degree to which members of a culture learned to feel comfortable or uncomfortable in an unstructured, unknown situation. In high uncertainty avoidance countries, children grow up surrounded by strict rules about what is allowed and what is not allowed. They learn at a very young age that uncertain situations are a threat. Yu stated that coming to America was a big culture shock for her, especially her Freshmen year in college. Yu stated, that back in China students…

The film starts with a famous bounty hunter, John Ruth, transporting his prisoner ,Daisy Domergue, to the town of Red Rock to hang. Daisy has a bounty of $10,000 on her head and Ruth is weary of everyone he crosses paths with. Ruth uses the Uncertainty Reduction Theory(McCornack p. 78) to try and figure out who everyone really is. He is able to connect with another…

himself to be a man of many sides. Macbeth displays three character traits bravery, passion/ambition, and uncertainty during the play. Macbeth is an example of the gruesome effects passion/ambition and guilt can have on a man who lacks strength of character. Although some people make out Macbeth as an evil person, his weak character proves that he is not tough enough to vanquish guilt and uncertainty. Macbeth is a good warrior with no doubt, but he is badly equipped for the mental consequences…