We live in a world where we crave predictable unpredictability, and we worship those who claim to be able to remove uncertainty from our lives.
But humans would not survive without randomness. It feeds creativity, supports commerce, and is ultimately responsible for our evolutionary progression.
In Random, Matt Ballantine and Nick Drage explore how randomness and uncertainty benefit our lives and suggest strategies for making the best use of randomness and managing those situations where uncertainty is unavoidable.
This site tracks the writing of the book and is a place for further discussions. It will also be a place where, when we publish, you’ll find a trove of additional information and interactive exhibits.
The book will be published by Security Blend Books in 2026.
Random the Book 