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Psychohistory: A look at methods for predicting the future

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How plausible they are and what hurdles they face, with a focus on Isaac Asimov’s concept of Psychohistory, from the classic Foundation series.

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Season 3, episode 21
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur.

Cover Art.
Jakub Grygier.

Graphics Team:
Jarred Eagley.
Katie Byrne.
Misho Yordanov.
Murat Mamkegh.
Sergio Botero.
Stefan Blandin.

Script Editing:
Andy Popescu.
Connor Hogan.
Edward Nardella.
Eustratius Graham.
Gregory Leal.
Jefferson Eagley.
Luca de Rosa.
Michael Gusevsky.
Mitch Armstrong.
MolbOrg.
Naomi Kern.
Philip Baldock.
Sigmund Kopperud.
Steve Cardon.
Tiffany Penner.