For example, the following sentence lends itself to two possible interpretations: (1) Old men and women left the theater. What does “old” modify in this sentence? “Men” or “men and women”? In other ...

Ambiguity is part of life. But what is ambiguity? It can be part of our work life, home life, and the world around us. It can arise from conflicting information, uncertainty, the lack of a process or ...

What should America do about China’s increasingly hostile stance toward Taiwan? Some have called for clear and specific promises to protect Taiwan in the event of a crisis. Such promises would break ...

Ambiguity is an inseparable part of most workplaces. Tasks can be poorly defined or have many different solutions. Colleagues and managers send mixed messages or seem to say one thing and mean another ...

Guarantees in life are scarce. So when a global pandemic throws our environment into disarray, it is natural to shy away from ambiguity and lean into patterns that align with our worldview. Various ...

Addressing a gathering of people noted for their professional excellence, Theologian Paul Tillich spoke of the ambiguity of perfection and found cause for uneasiness about the dimension of culture in ...

Like a thick fog, ambiguity is a lack of clarity that descends on every organization at some point. Without strong leadership capable of cutting through that fog, organizations can face significant ...

Some people have a high tolerance for ambiguity when they tackle projects, and others want all the answers before they do anything. But it is possible for them to get along. Quite often, a pair of ...