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Apollo's Arrow
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Exploring the quest to predict the future, this book examines the efforts of historical figures like seers, mathematicians, and modern scientists. It questions the efficacy of contemporary forecasting methods, particularly in climate science, highlighting the challenges even short-term predictions face. By contrasting ancient wisdom with today's technological advancements, it delves into the complexities of forecasting and the inherent uncertainties that persist across time.
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Apollo's Arrow, David Orrell
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Apollo's Arrow
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Orrell
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9780002245708
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- Exploring the quest to predict the future, this book examines the efforts of historical figures like seers, mathematicians, and modern scientists. It questions the efficacy of contemporary forecasting methods, particularly in climate science, highlighting the challenges even short-term predictions face. By contrasting ancient wisdom with today's technological advancements, it delves into the complexities of forecasting and the inherent uncertainties that persist across time.