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The Skeptics Guide #1017 - Jan 4 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

Navigating Predictions: Triumphs and Traps

This chapter explores the accuracy and whimsicality of various predictions made regarding technology, politics, and celestial events. The speakers analyze past forecasts, including a notable mix-up over a Paris blackout and the developments in quantum computing, while entertainingly addressing their failures and successes. Additionally, they present new predictions for 2025, blending humor with serious discussions about future trends and astronomical phenomena.

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