The first step is to tone down the prophecies of doom, and switch from panic mode to bewilderment. Panic is a form of hubris. It comes from the smug feeling that I know exactly where the world is heading down. Bewilderment is more humble, and therefore more clear-sighted. If you feel like running down the street crying The apocalypse is upon us!, try telling yourself No, its not that. Truth is, I just dont understand whats going on in the world.

21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari