The Task of the Futurist Is to Distinguish Effectively Between

question 46

Multiple Choice

The task of the futurist is to distinguish effectively between the impending possibilities of multiple futures, assessing the likelihood of each, and _______________________.

• A) make unrealistic assumptions about technology
• B) making more or less realistic forecasts based on such assessments
• C) make realistic arrest forecasts about transnational criminal activities
• D) make realistic assumptions about biometric interventions
• E) make unrealistic economic forecasts about law enforcement costs

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Definitions:

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