predictions
Artificial Intelligence’s Latest Trick: Predicting the Price of Wine
A former hedge fund algo trader is trying to bring machine learning techniques from research to the real world.
2000’s Cyberpunk Adventure ‘Deus Ex’ Really Did See the Future Coming
We speak to the game's writer, Sheldon Pacotti, about the way the game predicted trends in AI and surveillance.
A Bunch of People Think a Huge Earthquake Will Destroy California Today
A superstitious video has been making the rounds on Facebook this week.
How Did Everyone Get the UK Election So Wrong?
The public, the media, and the pollsters all talked themselves into believing a lie.
Attempting to Predict an Unpredictable Election
With no clear leader in sight, the outcome of the UK's general election is hard to model.
Vendor Trash: Imagining the Future of Video Game Retail
Brick-and-mortar video game stores have fallen on hard times, but these places have the potential to be important pillars of the community.
The Bleak Science Bankrolled by the Pentagon
The Pentagon's latest call for research offers a unique look at where and how the military fears conflict will grip the world.
Five Artists Predict What's Next for 2015
Here's five digital art trends that you might be seeing a lot of this year.
This Is Why Your Startup Is Doomed to Failure, According to Math
If your company’s name is too long, doesn’t have techy words, and isn’t in Silicon Valley, you may be in trouble, according to scientists.
Is the West Approaching the Point Where It Doesn't Need Religion Anymore?
Christianity is in a slow, long-term decline.
Trends 2015: Where Will Dance Music Go This Year?
We asked a few experts to look into the future. Here's what they saw.