Uncertainty as a Lever for Change and Innovation

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Abstract

What motivates change and innovation? The purpose of this chapter is to address this question. More specifically, in this chapter I describe different types of uncertainty, including those that are resolvable (e.g., everyday, critical, and impending uncertainties) and those that are not (e.g., metaphysical uncertainties). Next, I discuss how uncertainty serves as a lever for innovation and change. I then discuss possible personal changes and social innovations that can result from engaging with uncertainty, including potentially negative and unintended consequences. The chapter concludes with a brief summary and directions for future research.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPalgrave Studies in Creativity and Culture
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages413-437
Number of pages25
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NamePalgrave Studies in Creativity and Culture
VolumePart F3860
ISSN (Print)2755-4503
ISSN (Electronic)2755-4511

Keywords

  • Agentic Action
  • Change
  • Creativity
  • Innovation
  • Uncertainty

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Psychology
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Education
  • Cultural Studies

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