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Trinity Talks

Trinity Talks

By: Trinity College Oxford
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Step inside Trinity College Oxford for Trinity Talks — a dynamic programme of live events featuring some of today’s most compelling voices. From global politics and social change to science, law and the arts, these talks explore the ideas that matter now. Trinity Talks offer an inspiring evening of insight, discussion and discovery in one of Oxford’s most historic settings.

 Social Sciences
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  • David Spiegelhalter: Living in an age of uncertainty

    David Spiegelhalter: Living in an age of uncertainty
    Apr 2 2026

    In today's world of profound uncertainty, traditional decision-making frameworks fall short. Where appropriate, we can assess and evaluate probabilities for well-defined events. But when facing "deep" uncertainty, where we cannot even imagine all the possible futures, conventional methods become impractical.

    This talk by eminent statistician David Spiegelhalter explores some essential qualities for navigating our uncertain age. By cultivating imagination, humility and resilience, we can better face an unpredictable future—not by eliminating uncertainty, but by developing the capacity to adapt and recover when the unexpected inevitably occurs.
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    59 mins
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