MACo’s “good government” Book Club will renew in August – with a book called How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World that Demands Answers. Join us for the conference and this discussion, with a free advance copy of the book.
At the MACo Summer Conference, county officials and other guests can join a discussion on a book affecting public service and best practices as officials, employees, and colleagues. The selection for August 2026 is How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World that Demands Answers, by Simone Stozloff.
From the synopsis on the reader-driven website Good Reads:
A guide to dealing with uncertainty at a time when our lives have never felt less certain.
From our careers to our politics to our personal lives, the future is unknown. And yet, our capacity to tolerate this uncertainty is in decline. How to Not Know will help you prepare for—and even appreciate—the uncertainty that surrounds us.
Through gripping stories of people grappling with big problems without easy answers—from an economist trying to predict the next market crash to an island nation reckoning with the existential impact of climate change—acclaimed journalist Simone Stolzoff shows how to develop comfort with ambiguity and build tolerance for the unknown.
Blending engrossing storytelling, research, and practical insights, How to Not Know is an essential guide to navigating uncertainty with courage and clarity.
The discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026; 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm.
Best of all, if you’re coming to the Summer Conference, and would like to take part in this discussion – your copy of the book is free, if you are among the first 20 to respond!
MACo is grateful for the ongoing support and sponsorship from J.P. Morgan, which has made possible the delivery of free advance copies. Their support for, and contributions to, each renewal of the Book Club has greatly advanced this multi-year conference offering.
Not registered yet for the summer conference? Register now, and make your hotel plans soon!
