Good social science makes you feel like you can read the future but it's just because it makes you curious about the underlying belief systems that are already creating the dynamics that are leading to inevitable conflict
It also helps you be ready for the conflict.
And, more importantly, helps you be ready for repair
@grimalkina A crucial point, phrased very well.
@grimalkina Asimov’s psychohistory isn’t far off.
@Breather for all his flaws that one was a really fun idea that I loved