Which explains why, at a time when electorates are especially uncertain about the certainties of their leaders, so many directors want to measure their times against this play.
In a moment, you go from uncertain to complete certainty.
"When the system is collapsing and certainties become uncertain, the arts become more important," he said.
Changing the recommendation for women aged 40 49 from a B grade to a C grade suggested that the USPSTF had incorrectly categorized the certainty of the mammography in the past (i.e., it went from high/moderate certainty to uncertain).
Correct answers combined with high certainty (relatively/very certain) was regarded as a low risk of error (score = 1), low certainty (relatively/very uncertain) independent of correct answer was regarded as a moderate risk of error (score = 2), and incorrect answer combined with high certainty (relatively/very certain) was regarded as a high risk of error (score = 3).
Knowing the odds, Battier can pursue an inherently uncertain strategy with total certainty.
"One way Congress, if they really want to make a substantial difference in creating certainty during uncertain times, is to make the tax cuts we passed permanent".
"I am confident that our clubs will take heart from seeing such a significant ongoing investment in their competitions, despite a reduced level of broadcasting income, as it provides financial certainty in uncertain times".
In 2017, when the leader of the free world literally looks like one of Rod Bottin's animatronic demons, it's a vital call to certainty in uncertain times.
David Aaronovitch's book, Voodoo Histories, examines the human need for order and meaning, while psychologist Viren Swami's review of what little science there is on the topic notes that conspiracy theories often spring up among the powerless or voiceless, a defensive mechanism through which it might be possible to gain some semblance of certainty in uncertain times.
