Quote by Kevin Kelly

This is actually a very important principle that science is learning about large systems like evolution and that futurists are learning about anticipating human society: just because a future scenario is plausible doesn't mean we can get there from here.

This is actually a very important principle that science is

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that plausibility alone does not guarantee the achievement of a certain future scenario. It emphasizes that both science in understanding complex systems like evolution, and futurists in predicting and preparing for societal changes, are discovering the significance of this principle. It suggests that even if a particular vision of the future seems plausible, it doesn't necessarily mean that the necessary steps or conditions exist to reach that envisioned state from the current circumstances.

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By Kevin Kelly

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