Seeing into the future : a short history of prediction /
If there is anything that distinguishes us from animals, it is our ability to understand that such a thing as the future exists and our willingness to try and look into it. But how have people through the ages gone about making predictions? What were their underlying assumptions, and what methods di...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London, UK :
Reaktion Books
2020
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | If there is anything that distinguishes us from animals, it is our ability to understand that such a thing as the future exists and our willingness to try and look into it. But how have people through the ages gone about making predictions? What were their underlying assumptions, and what methods did they use? Have increased computer power and the newest algorithms improved our success in anticipating the future, or are we still only as good (or as bad) at it as our ancestors? From the ancients watching the flight of birds to the murky activities of Google and Facebook today, Seeing into the Future gives us an insight into the past, present and future of prediction. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (293 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781789142679 1789142679 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based on print version record. |
