Making Sense of Complexity

Making Sense of Complexity
A case for embracing ambiguity and celebrating uncertainty
Sarah Firth
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Sep 14, 2017
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I’m an award-winning comic artist, writer and graphic recorder. All words + images © Sarah Firth. Contact me www.sarahthefirth if you want to use them.
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