Name: The gospel of doubt
Uploaded: 2016-03-11T19:07:10Z
Duration: 18 min 9 s
Description: What do you do when your firmly held beliefs turn out not to be true? When Casey Gerald's religion failed him, he searched for something new to believe in -- in business, in government, in philanthropy -- but found only false saviors. In this moving talk, Gerald urges us all to question our beliefs and embrace uncertainty.

What do you do when your firmly held beliefs turn out not to be true? When Casey Gerald's religion failed him, he searched for something new to believe in -- in business, in government, in philanthropy -- but found only false saviors. In this moving talk, Gerald urges us all to question our beliefs and embrace uncertainty.

Casey Gerald: The gospel of doubt

The gospel of doubt

Embracing doubt can lead to new beliefs, as one realized the possible flaws in answers and even the questions themselves.

A journey from belief through disillusionment to activism underlines the complexity of seeking solutions in a fractured world.

Belief in false saviors from religion to finance underscores a journey from blind faith to embracing a 'gospel of doubt'.