>In his [***Foundation*** **book series**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_series), Asimov invented psychohistory, a scientific description of history that can predict the future. This video asks whether such a thing is possible. Join me on a tour of all things prediction: mathematical modeling, chaos theory, cliodynamics, machine learning, and how prediction and media interact.
DavidHallack
“The first rule of Psycohistory in a non mathematical format is
– All sentient life is expansive and opportunistic, rendering extinct breeds who are not…
To put it another way
– If someone can take advantage of a situation some one will to the detriment of all others not doing the same.”
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>In his [***Foundation*** **book series**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_series), Asimov invented psychohistory, a scientific description of history that can predict the future. This video asks whether such a thing is possible. Join me on a tour of all things prediction: mathematical modeling, chaos theory, cliodynamics, machine learning, and how prediction and media interact.
“The first rule of Psycohistory in a non mathematical format is
– All sentient life is expansive and opportunistic, rendering extinct breeds who are not…
To put it another way
– If someone can take advantage of a situation some one will to the detriment of all others not doing the same.”
– H Seldon