Introduction

The future has always fascinated us. From ancient prophecies to cutting-edge predictions, humanity has long sought to peer beyond the horizon and anticipate what comes next. Today, futurists play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of tomorrow, combining insights from technology, science, and society to forecast where we're headed. Some envision a world dominated by artificial intelligence and automation, while others see the stars as our next great frontier. Whether predicting the rise of decentralized economies or the ethical...

Why Predictions Matter: How Forecasting Shapes Our Lives

Imagine waking up to a world where nobody made predictions. 

Weather forecasts wouldn't exist. Financial markets would be a chaotic gamble. And businesses would launch products blindly without knowing if anyone wanted them. 

Now you see, predictions are the invisible threads that weave together our everyday decisions, big and small. Whether it's an investor predicting stock trends, a meteorologist forecasting a hurricane, or a sports fan betting on their favorite team, the power of forecasting...

10 Predictions That Changed the World

Humanity has always relied on prediction and forecasting for its survival and progress. In ancient times, prediction was considered a divine art for this very reason. 

Think the role of prediction and forecasting has diminished in our advanced world? Think again, because the world we live in is shaped by the bold predictions made in the past. And our future is still shaped by what we predict.

Predictions often seem improbable and absurd when first uttered. Yet,...

Top Predictions for 2025 - What's Next

The future is always uncertain, yet endlessly fascinating. 

The year 2024 is about to end. This year was a wild ride for us forecasters. 

We imagined, predicted, and forecasted a lot about this year. Some predictions came true, and others – well, let’s just say we couldn’t have predicted them even in our wildest imaginations! 

But we’re forecasters, we only look back to help us look ahead!

So here’s our predictions about the year 2025! 

Whether you’re a curious...

Soothsayers

Throughout history, the role of soothsayers has been one of mystery and intrigue. These individuals, often regarded as intermediaries between the human and the divine, provided guidance to those in power and to the general populace. From ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Rome to medieval Europe and beyond, soothsayers have been sought out for their supposed abilities to predict the future or interpret omens. Their influence was often profound, shaping decisions that altered the course of empires.

Mesopotamia

In ancient Mesopotamia, soothsaying,...