MACo’s “good government” Book Club met again in August – with a book called How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World that Demands Answers. The participants connected the book to work and life priorities, as always.
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 was 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.
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.
Want to be part of this engaging group? Want to help select a book to take up at the January 2027 conference? Want to hear about the selection before the general blog readership does? Email MACo Book Club impresario and booster Michael Sanderson to be added to our contact list.
