Dave Prakash is currently working on designing AI-based technology for healthcare. However, he has held many careers, while serving the US Air Force for 13 years. Dave wore many hats by serving as a bomber pilot, operational test pilot, and flight surgeon. Dave shares his insights about the valuable but often maligned role that uncertainty plays in our lives. Dave Prakash is currently working on designing AI-based technology for healthcare. Dave was originally a physician but joined the US Air Force to serve as a bomber pilot. He eventually served as both operational test pilot and flight surgeon. He left the military in 2017 after 13 years of service. Dave spent the next two years studying at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and Public Policy program before working on his current project. Dave will be speaking about the valuable but often maligned role that uncertainty plays in our lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx