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.

The gospel of doubt

When every institution and belief, from church to Wall Street, failed to deliver salvation, one person realized the power of questioning. Sitting at a Harvard alumni gala with half a trillion dollars in the room, then seeing hungry children in Harlem days later, made clear the limits of faith in systems and saviors. Deep doubt, not blind conviction, became the wellspring of hope and progress. Embracing uncertainty allows people to challenge accepted truths and seek more just and compassionate solutions.

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Casey Gerald: The gospel of doubt