A great short essay on what it means to predict the future. I particularly like the idea that it really is about understanding the present — because «most of what will happen tomorrow is already happening today». (If you’re interested in the future and how technology will continue to shape it, I highly recommend Kelly’s book «The Inevitable»).

From Weekly Filet #399, in June 2022.

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