Chaos and Complexity Economics (with J. Doyne Farmer)
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Understanding Weather Forecasting: A Historical Perspective
Weather forecasting has a surprisingly recent history that dates back to systematic efforts in the late 19th century, evolving from ancient predictions made as far back as Mesopotamia. Early forecasts relied heavily on statistical methods combined with human intuition. This complexity highlights the significant challenges involved in accurately predicting weather, contrasting the simplistic approaches of previous almanacs.
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