The Prediction Game

Predictions are about escaping the unease of the current moment. We can confidently project certainty about the ever-receding future, but addressing our current state of uncertainty is much harder.

Instead of asking why they are shackled in an underground prison, Plato’s cave dwellers try to predict what shadow is coming next. The ongoing pandemic invites us to consider other areas in which we project forward rather than addressing our current state of ignorance, unease, or uncertainty. (Agnes Callard)

Facebook’s new ban on targeting ads based on users’ health conditions has a serious unintended side effect: making it harder to recruit for clinical trials. (Darius Tahir)

Having a hard time getting on board with cryptocurrency? You’re not the only one. (Laurie Voss)

Manage your distributed team more effectively in 2022 with these four tips. (Cal Henderson)