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FORCASTING THE FUTURE
The world changes and it is bound to change in the future. With change the only constant, it seems imperative to think beyond current conditions and try to visualize how things are going to change. Why? For one, I am curious. More importantly, by making forecasts of possible future events I should be better prepared to face it.
But imagining the future is difficult. The number of alternative scenarios is infinite. Still, by identifying key future developments according to common sense, especially those that are likely to have a big impact on my life, I might just be able to create at least a few possible scenarios for the future.
Naturally, I can be wrong of course. But as the saying goes: "It is always better to foresee a possible shower and to go out with a raincoat, than to catch a cold."
I will start by pooling the knowledge of the best authorities in the field. Mentally I will then consider their implications on my life and its future. If you cannot agree with any of the entries listed below, or if you object to the dates, I would like to hear why. This is not intended as a gloom and doom exercise. If my forecasts seem too pessimistic for some, I apologize.
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