Stanford Seminar - Forecasting and Predicting the Future

Explore a thought-provoking Stanford seminar on forecasting and predicting the future, delivered by Dennis Allison, a long-standing lecturer in Stanford's Computer Systems Laboratory. Delve into various topics including the challenges of public versus private information, the spread of misinformation, cryptocurrency issues, and scientific controversies. Examine the impact of current events like the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and discuss the importance of reliable sources and open-source intelligence. Gain insights from Allison's extensive experience in computer science, including his role in the development of personal computers and his involvement with professional organizations like ACM and IEEE.

Introduction
Lack of Excessive People
Public vs Private
False Information
Antivaxxers
Bitcoin Problems
Problems with Science
Blue Aura
Iron Salt
Russia Ukraine
Oracle
Food
Reliable sources
Open Source Intelligence