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—Photo-illustration by TIME (Source Image: Delia Pindaru via Canva)(SeaPRwire) - When your best friend, partner, or child reacts sharply, it's easy to label them as difficult. Anna Elton, a marriage and family therapist based in Palm Beach, Florida, encourages you to consider an alternative perspective. "Anger is just the tip of the iceberg," she explains. "It’s a secondary emotion. Underneath, there may be sadness, disappointment, or stress." This is where empathy comes into play. By tapping into it, you can look beyond the surface and uncover what's truly happening beneath, according to Elton.Your level of empathy determines whether you feel closer to someone after a challenging conversation or whether you end up on opposite sides—or, as Elton puts it, whether you're on the same team versus being on a "you versus me" footing. With consistent practice, empathy transforms how you engage in every relationship. It’s something you can improve over time, and it will serve you well by helping you resolve arguments more quickly or even prevent them altogether.Here are five simple ways to strengthen your empathy before or after your next disagreement.Pretend you’re explaining things to a childImagine you're walking a child through a disagreement. HJ Cho, a clinical social worker in Bridgewater, New Jersey, suggests doing this by clearly outlining what happened. Avoid using emotionally charged language, lengthy explanations, or words that paint the other person in a negative light. Instead, focus on describing the situation honestly—including your own feelings and thoughts."We’re not projecting; we’re not exaggerating," Cho says. "We’re sharing the facts so everyone can understand." This exercise works because simplifying the situation forces clarity and reveals a more neutral version of events—one that leaves room for other perspectives, Cho adds.Write from your partner’s point of viewChoose a recent interaction that didn’t go well. First, write a paragraph about it from your perspective. Then, rewrite the same situation from the other person’s viewpoint—using "I" statements as if you were them.For example, you might write: “My partner seems distracted and doesn’t care about what I share when I talk about my day.” Next, reflect on what they might have been experiencing. Your second paragraph could read: “I had a stressful day and felt mentally exhausted. I don’t have the energy to fully engage right now, but I really do care.”“This helps you step into their shoes so you’re not simply reacting,” says Eden Garcia-Balis, a marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles. The goal isn’t to convince yourself they were right. Instead, it’s to recognize that multiple truths can coexist. “More than one explanation can be true at the same time,” she says. “You can feel dismissed while they feel stressed—and when you approach the situation with empathy, you can work together to find a solution.”Speak to yourself like a supportive friendBefore you can offer empathy to others, you must first extend it to yourself. That’s advice Cho often gives her clients. “The empathy we show others stems from the empathy we hold for ourselves,” she explains. “It’s essential to treat yourself with kindness, or else we struggle to do the same for others.”When you’re feeling tense before or after a difficult conversation, take 60 seconds to speak to yourself as you would to your closest friend in the same situation. Don’t say things like “calm down” or “you’re overreacting.” Instead, offer genuine validation: “That was tough to hear. Of course you’re upset. It makes complete sense given what happened.”The aim isn’t to prove you’re right—it’s to calm your emotions enough to be fully present with the other person. “When you’re regulated, everything functions properly,” Cho notes. “That allows you to be your best self.”Shift your perspective for 90 secondsEven during an ongoing argument, you can try this technique. Set a timer for 90 seconds and answer three questions as if you were the other person, advises Elton:“What am I feeling right now?”“What am I worried about or trying to protect?”“What do I wish the other person understood about me?”Once the timer ends, return to your own perspective and ask: “What did I overlook?”This approach helps you regain control over your emotions—the first step toward building empathy. “Often, we’re overwhelmed by feelings and want to defend ourselves or prove we’re right,” says Garcia-Balis. “This method lets you pause, calm down, and reflect: ‘What else could possibly be true here?’”Find one thing you both shareDuring a heated disagreement, the person across from you may start to feel like a stranger. According to Patty Van Cappellen, a social psychologist at Duke University, this is why empathy becomes harder to access mid-fight. “Conflict often makes people feel farther apart,” she says. “Like, ‘I don’t recognize this person anymore.’”The solution lies in what she calls psychological closeness. “Focus on elements in your relationship that bring you together,” she recommends. Before or during a tough conversation, remind yourself of something you share—like a hardship you faced together, an inside joke, or a chaotic trip where everything went wrong yet turned out to be fun. Then continue the discussion.In the end, empathy allows you to stop reacting defensively and begin truly listening. “When you recognize your partner’s emotions,” Elton says, “it fosters connection and makes them feel seen and understood.” This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. 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—Nazar Abbas Photography—Getty Images(SeaPRwire) - Growing up in Amritsar, India, food was never just cooked; it was offered. My grandmother stirred pots at dawn with instinct and devotion.The kitchens I was raised in were not full of privilege and expensive ingredients. But they were full of beautiful rituals filled with care.Indian food has always lived in homes, temples, and community kitchens. It was not created to impress, but to nourish, include, and heal. But for too long, the world has overlooked Indian food because of these very qualities.When I went to culinary school in India, I was trained in French sauces and classical European techniques. This training gave me discipline and structure. But I was drawn to the depth of Indian food, the kind that isn’t taught, but remembered.The pineapple coconut curry from the Krishna Temple in Udupi, the dal from the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the sweet rice from the Jagannath Temple in Puri, and the modaks from the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai resonated with me far more deeply than the sauces I was taught in culinary school.While my culinary school classmates followed a defined path and a Eurocentric curriculum, I kept returning to the flavors I had grown up with.There was a wall in the library filled with photographs of Western chefs, the standard we were told to aspire to. I remember asking, “Why does no one look like me?” The answer was simple: this is who controls the world.That control shapes which cuisines are valued. A gastronomic hierarchy has emerged, with some traditions seen as refined while others are labeled “ethnic.” One food framework has become dominant, while others are expected to adapt.After culinary school, I went on to achieve recognition within this system, earning Michelin stars and global accolades. By every measure, I had succeeded. But somewhere along the way, I felt a growing distance from the food that had first defined me.I remember a moment when my mother sat at my restaurant table and did not enjoy a single bite of what I had prepared. That stayed with me. I had spent years striving for excellence as it was defined around me, yet the person I most wanted to honor did not recognize herself in my food.That instance led me to a question I could no longer ignore: Who decides what greatness tastes like?Global culinary standards have evolved within specific histories. They have elevated technique, precision, and consistency, and for that, they deserve respect. But they do not always capture cuisines shaped by memory and lived experience.Cuisines like Indian food are layered, diverse, and deeply rooted in context. To measure them through a single lens risks missing what makes them meaningful.Across the world, cuisines carry stories of identity and survival. They are not incomplete versions of something else. They are complete in themselves. Yet they are often simplified to fit expectations that were never built around them.The good news: these expectations are beginning to change.Today’s diners are seeking more than presentation. They want authenticity, connection, and meaning. This is not a trend; it is a shift.The preservation of cuisine does not happen only in institutions. It happens in everyday kitchens, in homes where recipes are remembered, not written, and passed down through generations. That is where authenticity lives.Today my goal is to create experiences that truly honor where I come from, without needing to change it for acceptance. My restaurant, Bungalow, is a continuation of traditions—a space where authenticity is not adjusted for acceptance, but presented with pride.The truth is that the success of a cuisine cannot be defined only by stars or rankings. It must also be measured by recognition, by the people who see themselves in it.We cannot build the future of global cuisine by asking every culture to fit into the same mold. We build it by expanding that mold, by allowing multiple definitions of excellence to exist. Because when only a few are given the power to judge what greatness tastes like, we all lose.At its core, food remains what it has always been, an act of giving, a way of connecting, a reflection of who we are. If we measure it through a single lens, we risk losing its diversity.But if we allow food to exist in its full identity, we gain something far greater. We begin to understand each other. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

—stellalevi—Getty Images(SeaPRwire) - Few would dispute that the world presents numerous challenges, especially in the present moment. While many demands are foreseeable and call for responsibility and effort, others come unexpectedly. Schools and workplaces require timely completion of tasks. We must shop for groceries, prepare meals, pay bills and taxes, and plan for our financial future. Yet we also face rising fuel costs, global pandemics, and significant climate-related events.To cope effectively—and even thrive—amid these stressors, we need psychological flexibility: the willingness and capacity to adapt our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in response to challenging circumstances.Although research on psychological flexibility dates back to the 1960s, scientific study and clinical application have surged with the emergence of the third wave of cognitive-behavioral therapy. This shift in therapeutic approaches emphasizes mindfulness and acceptance of thoughts and feelings rather than attempting to challenge or alter them.Decades of evidence show that psychological flexibility helps mitigate the harmful effects of stress and a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. Its benefits have been demonstrated across diverse groups, such as healthcare workers, police officers, children with juvenile arthritis and their parents, and veterans exposed to trauma.When faced with challenges—big or small—most people respond in familiar ways: through habitual patterns of perception, emotional reaction, and behavior. As a trauma psychologist with 25 years of experience, I’ve worked with survivors including combat veterans, former prisoners of war, individuals who experienced sexual abuse or assault throughout their lives, and those who escaped the World Trade Center or served as first responders during the 9/11 attacks.Naturally, many of my clients were hypervigilant, constantly scanning their surroundings for threats and ready to react with tension and defensiveness. In such a state, fear clouds judgment, and responses tend to be impulsive. Chronic activation of this kind severely limits attention and decision-making abilities.What I emphasize to those I work with is that these are reactions, not thoughtful responses. Together, we aim to become more open to experiences and more skilled in adaptive coping.I never want my clients to feel that their thoughts, feelings, or actions are wrong. I remind them that I, too, am human—with blind spots and implicit biases like everyone else. I often share a quote attributed to American business leader Henry Ford: “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” In other words, relying solely on past knowledge and experience restricts growth.Psychological flexibility means being adaptable, versatile, and responsive. Imagine dancing the Moonwalk on a crowded dance floor—when space runs out, you shift to another move like The Floss or Two-Step. Having a broad range of responses available is essential, and staying open to learning new ones is vital.During moments of acute stress, I strive to maintain a wider perspective and encourage my patients to do the same. It’s crucial not to cling to a single way of thinking, reacting, or feeling.Simon Rego, Chief Psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center and author of *The CBT Workbook for Mental Health*, described psychological flexibility as akin to physical flexibility. He explained that people can cultivate it by easing “their grip on the belief that there’s only one ‘correct’ way to think, feel, or act.” He added that suffering often worsens when we become inflexible—such as when we resist our emotions or insist that life must follow a specific path. Fortunately, psychological flexibility can be developed over time through mindfulness and acceptance practices.This aligns with findings from a 2017 study by a small team of Swiss researchers who examined psychological flexibility and its connection to stress and both physical and mental health outcomes in a representative sample of the Swiss population. Those who could adapt their responses to stress showed consistently better results. The researchers noted that because psychological flexibility can be taught, the public should have access to techniques that foster it—particularly mindfulness and the acceptance of all emotions as they arise.It’s important not to dismiss or deny emotions but simply to let them exist. Instead of reacting immediately, we can ride out an emotion like bodysurfing a wave. Other strategies include problem-solving, reflecting on deeper purpose or meaning, and focusing on the breath. I advise my patients to visualize a giant stop sign during stressful moments—as a cue to pause (not react) and reconsider.I agree. It’s difficult not to hold tightly to our views of how the world should be. There’s comfort in familiarity and in believing we’re always right.Yet to not only survive but flourish in these demanding times, we must be willing to shift, recognize that we’re all works in progress, and expand our range of responses. We benefit most by approaching life as explorers—open to new experiences, curious about different perspectives, and receptive to a wide array of possibilities. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Blonde woman lying on bed — Getty Images(SeaPRwire) - About a century ago, surgeons operating on a woman observed small sac-like structures on her ovaries. Initially, they suspected these might be cysts, and since she also exhibited elevated levels of male hormones and infertility, the condition was named "polycystic ovary syndrome" (PCOS).At the time, this name seemed logical. However, what those physicians couldn't know was that the woman’s reproductive issues were just one manifestation of a much broader endocrine disorder. Over the past century, extensive research has shown that PCOS affects not only reproduction but also metabolism, cardiovascular health, and skin condition. Indeed, individuals with PCOS have significantly higher rates of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to scientific findings.Yet, the presence of so-called cysts continued to hinder understanding of the true nature of the disease. “These were not actually true cysts,” explains Dr. Helena Teede, an endocrinologist and professor of women’s health at Monash University in Australia. The sacs consisted of eggs whose development had been halted due to widespread endocrine disruption. In the latest diagnostic guidelines, ovarian examination is no longer essential for diagnosis.Nevertheless, the perception that this condition primarily involves the ovaries has persisted. On May 12, a paper published in The Lancet announced the outcome of a movement to rename the disorder, which has gained momentum over more than a decade under Dr. Teede’s leadership: PCOS is now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. Advocates believe the change will expand research funding opportunities and clarify the disorder’s true scope for both patients and healthcare providers, who have long been confused by the misnamed cysts.Why does renaming from PCOS to PMOS matter?While scientific understanding of the disorder has evolved, awareness among patients and clinicians has lagged behind, says Rachel Morman, chair of the UK-based PCOS charity Verity and herself a patient with the condition. “There remained a very significant proportion of women with the condition who still believed they had ovarian cysts, and alarmingly, a large number of healthcare professionals shared that belief,” she notes.This confusion can lead to difficulties in receiving appropriate care and being taken seriously. “There’s no other medical condition I treat where nearly every person who walks into my office ends up in tears because they’ve finally been heard,” says Teede. “I keep boxes of tissues on hand.” Any endocrinologist would say the same, she adds. When patients finally receive a clear diagnosis and understanding, it brings immense relief.A National Institutes of Health meeting in 2012 brought together clinicians and researchers to consider a name change. Since then, surveys have been conducted with thousands of patients, and a global coalition of providers and advocates has debated whether a new name was necessary—and if so, what form it should take.The response from patient surveys was overwhelmingly in favor of change. The proposed new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, seeks to reframe the condition as a complex hormonal imbalance impacting both metabolism and reproductive function.What will this new name mean for how PMOS is treated?“We hope it will transform clinical practice,” says Dr. Melanie Cree, a pediatric endocrinologist and professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz who contributed to the renaming effort. Historically, treatment has focused heavily on fertility and reproduction, often overlooking other systemic effects.“Most women do not receive proper metabolic screening,” Cree states. As a result, serious complications can go undetected for years.For example, in adolescents with PMOS, “cardiovascular disease begins very early,” Cree explains. Yet, when teenagers are diagnosed, they may only be prescribed birth control pills to manage symptoms—with little or no discussion or screening for metabolic disorders. This delay can lead to severe long-term health consequences.Viewing PMOS through a metabolic lens could open the door to treatments like GLP-1 medications, shifting away from purely reproductive-focused therapies, Cree suggests.It also means that research funding for the condition will no longer be restricted to sources focused solely on ovarian health. “Despite affecting approximately 170 million women of reproductive age and imposing a massive burden on health systems and economies worldwide, PCOS has received remarkably little investment in research,” Teede observes. “Reclassifying it opens pathways to greater evidence-based understanding and better treatment options.”How is PMOS diagnosed?Under current criteria, PMOS is diagnosed if a patient meets two out of three key indicators: (1) elevated levels of androgens (male hormones), (2) irregular menstrual cycles, and (3) high levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in the blood, or the presence of many undeveloped follicles visible on ultrasound.“Sixty percent of women with the condition only need the first two criteria; ovarian assessment is unnecessary in their case,” Teede notes. For another 30–40%, either a blood test or ultrasound can confirm the diagnosis—and arguably, a blood test is more cost-effective and convenient than an internal ultrasound. She expects that over time, fewer people with PMOS will undergo unnecessary ultrasounds.What happens next?Over the next three years, the new terminology is expected to gradually permeate medical and scientific communities, culminating in the formal replacement of PCOS with PMOS in the International Classification of Diseases by 2028.The advocacy coalition anticipates resistance, particularly from businesses and influencers who have built branding around PCOS. “They stand to lose financially, and they have strong voices and platforms,” says Teede. “But we know from feedback within the community that women genuinely want this change.”For now, the team is celebrating their achievement. “All the endocrinologists are really excited,” Cree remarks. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. 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(SeaPRwire) - Four years prior, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed gas prices to sharp highs, President Joe Biden proposed suspending the federal gas tax. Bipartisan lawmakers showed little enthusiasm for the plan, which would have sacrificed tens of billions in revenue allocated for roads and bridges in exchange for only modest savings at the fuel pump. Now, as gas prices near the same record highs seen in 2022 amid the Iran conflict, President Donald Trump has put forward the exact same proposal. This time, however, there could be greater support on Capitol Hill.“I’m going to,” Trump told reporters on Monday when asked if he backed suspending the 18.4-cent-per-gallon federal gas tax, adding that prices would ultimately “plummet like a rock” once the conflict ends.This debate highlights how drastically the affordability-focused political landscape has shifted amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a shipping lane critical to global oil supplies, which has disrupted worldwide markets. The Labor Department announced Tuesday that inflation rose faster in April than it has in any of the past three years, driven by surging fuel and food costs. With national average gas prices hovering around $4.50 per gallon, Republicans who previously dismissed gas tax holidays as fiscally irresponsible are now softening their opposition.The idea already has bipartisan backing in Congress. In March, shortly after the conflict began, Senators Mark Kelly of Arizona and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced legislation to suspend the federal gas tax through Oct. 1. On Monday, Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced a Republican-led version that would last between 90 and 180 days and also apply to diesel fuel.“They’re late to the party, but better late than never,” Blumenthal told TIME. “The President’s support will hopefully build some momentum for the proposal within the Republican caucus.”Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, said Monday he has not historically supported suspending the tax, warning that it would create “a big hole” in the Highway Trust Fund. “I think right now, the best thing that could happen for gas prices is for the Strait to reopen fully,” Thune told reporters.This debate comes as both Democrats and Republicans are trying to frame themselves ahead of the midterm elections as the party focused on affordability. Even small relief at the pump could give Trump the chance to take credit for acting aggressively to lower prices — potentially weakening a key Democratic argument against him.“I'll give him credit,” Kelly told TIME. “People need relief… He’s stuck and he's out of ideas.”But there is a reason the federal gas tax has not been suspended since it was established in 1932. The actual savings for consumers could be modest, while the financial cost to the federal government could be significant.During the 2008 presidential campaign, then-Sen. Barack Obama criticized a similar proposal backed by bipartisan rivals. “We’re arguing over a gimmick that would save you half a tank of gas over the course of the entire summer,” Obama said at the time. “This isn’t an idea designed to get you through the summer, it’s designed to get them through an election.”Limited savingsSuspending the federal gas tax would cut 18.4 cents off each gallon of gasoline and 24.4 cents off each gallon of diesel—though economists say consumers would likely see slightly smaller savings once market factors are factored in.Research from the Bipartisan Policy Center estimated earlier this year that a tax suspension would likely lower pump prices by between 10 and 16 cents per gallon. For a driver filling a 16-gallon tank, that would translate to roughly $2 to $3 in savings per visit to the fuel station.“It’s a small percentage but it’s still money,” Trump acknowledged Monday.Kelly argued that even limited relief matters for families struggling with elevated costs amplified by the conflict. He pointed to gas prices in Phoenix sitting at $4.80 per gallon and described hearing from constituents who cannot afford long drives for medical care. “How many people like that are there across the country right now that just can’t afford to get anywhere?” he said.The White House declined to comment on how long it would implement a pause on the federal gas tax, noting that Trump has said the measure would stay in place “until it’s appropriate.” Hawley’s bill would suspend the federal levy for 90 days, but could be extended to 180 days if the President determines “that economic conditions merit an additional suspension.” That later date would likely fall after the November midterm elections. Hawley told reporters Monday he had not spoken directly with Trump about his bill, and Trump has not signaled if he supports that timeline. Blumenthal said his proposed gas tax holiday may need to be extended past Oct. 1 as negotiations to reopen the Strait have made little progress.Several states have tested their own gas tax holidays. Indiana and Georgia temporarily suspended their state gas taxes earlier this year, while Utah approved a six-month tax cut set to launch this summer. Other states, including New York and Pennsylvania, have considered similar measures.The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan group, estimated that a one-month federal gas tax holiday would cost roughly $3.5 billion in lost revenue, while a six-month suspension would cost about $21 billion and speed up the projected insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund. CRFB warned that any consumer savings would likely be partially offset by higher pre-tax gasoline prices and broader inflationary impacts.The energy shock has become one of the most clear domestic political consequences of the conflict Trump initiated in February, with the issue emerging as a flashpoint in races across the country. As political pressure intensifies, even some conservatives who once outright rejected the idea are softening their opposition. Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, who is in a tight primary race for re-election and previously called a gas tax holiday “a good way to bankrupt the country,” walked back those comments on Monday, saying he could support a temporary suspension.“It reflects desperation in their party,” Blumenthal said. “Trump’s failure to act on this before now is part of the disastrous miscalculation he made in starting this war and failing to anticipate the obvious outcome that the Strait would be closed.” This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. 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(SeaPRwire) - Offering everything from a unique fantasy prediction market to puzzles based on legendary magazine covers, TIME Games provides daily interactive content for a global audience.TIME has officially debuted TIME Games on TIME.com, a new digital hub for daily play that blends news and culture with puzzles.The platform features a curated mix of original and traditional games, giving TIME’s worldwide readers a fast, immersive way to interact with global stories. TIME Games is free to access, mobile-friendly, and updated daily with new content and challenges.Exclusively hosted on Time.com, the TIME Games collection includes: Market Movers: A pioneering fantasy prediction game driven by live data, allowing players to test their grasp of current events and markets without financial contracts. Linked: A daily word puzzle that tasks players with connecting unrelated terms in a set number of moves.TIME Cover Jigsaw: A rotating puzzle experience featuring famous TIME magazine covers. What Year Was It?: A timed history challenge that uses TIME’s cover history to test user knowledge.Word Flower: A word-building game where players create words from a central cluster of letters.The site also features classic favorites such as Sudoku and Word Search. “Even before the digital era, TIME was a leader in interactive storytelling—using games and quizzes to engage readers beyond just the news,” stated Mark Howard, Chief Operating Officer of TIME. “TIME Games represents the next step in that legacy, creating a daily habit for our audience by offering a playful and uniquely TIME experience where they already spend their time.”To celebrate the launch, specific TIME covers used in the jigsaw puzzles will be available for purchase as physical puzzles and fine art prints here.TIME Games is powered by partners such as Lucky Butterfly Productions, Inc., which handles the Linked puzzle, and Amuse Labs, the technology provider for the jigsaw, Word Flower, Word Search, and Sudoku.You can access TIME Games now at http://time.com/games. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

—Medesulda—Getty Images (SeaPRwire) - In 2016, Geoffrey Hinton, a trailblazer of modern artificial intelligence, made a striking forecast: “We should halt training radiologists right now,” he told attendees at a Toronto industry conference. “It’s totally obvious… it might take a decade, but we already have more than enough radiologists.” Fast forward 10 years, and the Mayo Clinic, for one, now employs 55% more radiologists than it did when Hinton made that call. The total number of radiologists in the U.S. has grown by around 10%. Hinton’s prediction is just one of countless “totally obvious” forecasts throughout history that failed to materialize. Scroll through cable news, and you’ll almost certainly run into an expert presenting absolute certainty about AI’s effect on jobs, whether the Democrats will take control of the House, or when the conflict in Iran will conclude. Sadly, as psychology professor Philip Tetlock—who analyzed decades of expert forecasts in politics and economics—famously discovered, “the average expert was about as accurate as a chimpanzee throwing darts.” During periods of intense uncertainty, certainty feels far more appealing. Thinking we can foresee the future gives us a feeling of control when the world around us feels unstable. Yet this is exactly when leaders should set aside their arrogance and embrace humility. All too often, we underestimate the worth of uncertainty. We often assume that projecting unshakable confidence builds trust, but multiple studies have shown that people who acknowledge what they do not know are perceived as more credible. The most successful leaders, in truth, are not people who claim to have all the answers. They recognize their own uncertainty, accept that they cannot control every outcome, and keep moving forward regardless. “Cultivating greater intellectual humility means accepting that it is absolutely impossible for everything you believe to be right,” Mark Leary, a Duke researcher focused on intellectual humility, told me. “The best way to arrive at the truth is to honestly admit what you cannot say for certain.” And yet, even with overwhelming proof that even the world’s top experts are terrible at making predictions, this hardly stops them from trying. For instance, in 2016, The Economist reviewed 15 years of economic projections from the International Monetary Fund across 189 countries. Over that timeframe, there were 220 cases of countries entering a recession. The IMF releases forecasts twice annually: once in April and once in October, using economic data from the first six months of the year. Not one of those 220 recessions was accurately predicted in the April forecasts, and the October projections—which had access to six months of real-world economic data—only got it right roughly half the time. “All social scientists hold a secret we rarely talk about publicly,” political scientist Brian Klaas wrote regarding these findings. “Even our sharpest minds do not truly understand how our societal world functions.” The late Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith phrased it more lightheartedly: “The sole purpose of economic forecasting is to make astrology seem respectable.” So, what should we take away from the reality that our future predictions are consistently off the mark? And how ought leaders to react? Nobody wants a leader who throws their hands up and declares, “I have no clue what’s going to happen next.” Instead, we need leaders who are honest about what they do not know. General Stanley McChrystal, who led special operations forces in Iraq, offers a striking example of how that conflict altered his perspective on leadership. “The urge to lead like a chess grandmaster, controlling every single move of the organization, must make way for a gardener’s approach—one that supports and empowers rather than dictates,” McChrystal wrote in his book Team of Teams. For McChrystal, the takeaway from Iraq was that leaders who cling too firmly to one single plan will become vulnerable when the situation changes. Modern leaders do not need crystal balls. They do not need to know exactly how much AI will boost GDP growth over the next five years, or the precise date the stock market will crash. Instead, what they require is the humility to acknowledge what they do not know, and the resolve to take action regardless. As the late psychologist Rollo May once said, “Commitment is at its strongest when it is not free of doubt, but persists despite it.” Ten years later, when asked about his earlier forecast, Hinton acknowledged that he had spoken too generally and had been wrong about the timeline. Moving forward, he thinks medical images will be analyzed by a mix of AI tools and human radiologists. Ultimately, Hinton’s willingness to admit he was mistaken and that he had revised his opinion might hold more valuable lessons than his original forecast did. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. 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