I like to use the word uncertainty over anxiety because it’s more general. It can be used in many domains such as science, math, technology, and markets. Uncertainty is viewed with a negative connotation with valid reason. In a nihilistic and frictionless world, anything that we can’t quickly grasp sounds the alarms. Although, I’d say it’s more nuanced.
Uncertainty is unfair. Uncertainty is an inverted and selfish dream catcher. It’s inhumane, painful, and death itself. Why try if the odds aren’t in my favor? What good is chasing if it’s not instantaneously given? Why would I torture myself by waiting? Why try to experience in the first place if I don’t know what I’ll even get?
Uncertainty is mundane. The weather isn’t always accurate, a song that I no longer like might play when listening to my liked-songs-playlist, and the green lights could turn yellow at any moment while charging at them going 60 mph. Strangely enough, I still choose to live.
Uncertainty is prevalent in ideas and systems where we exclusively want. There’s a lot of uncertainty in career, relationships, and health that we tend to optimize with an aim to beat those games. Even then—we get laid off, broken up with, and die in the name of uncertainty.
Uncertainty is selfless, creative, and honest. It lets the world roll its dice, play along, and speak accordingly. Uncertainty opens up possibilities that are fresh and inspiring. Uncertainty will tell you the truth, although you have to patiently wait.
In an optimistic and frictional world, anything that I can’t quickly grasp intrigues me. Answers become deserved for their efforts. I no longer want, I yearn—for something that I have no clue about. Everything is clear despite being unknown and blurry. Friction is prominent, but life is easier to slide alongside. Although, we’d say it’s more nuanced.
an uncertain chungus (@yumyumyamq)