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Out of the blue: Wild cards and other big future surprises : how to anticipate and respond to profound change,Used
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Wild cards are low probability, high impact events that catch most people by surprise. Weve always dealt with surprises, but Petersen explains why, now, the magnitude of the surprises is greater than ever, and illustrates how certain trends in computer science; social behavior; life expectancy; national and global security; space expeditions; and consciousness researchjust to name a fewmight converge....or collide.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Out of the Blue' by John L Petersen? A: The book focuses on low probability, high impact events, known as wild cards, and how to anticipate and respond to profound changes in various fields such as computer science, social behavior, and global security.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in satisfactory shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 189 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in the book's production? A: The material for this book is not specified, but it is a paperback edition.
- Q: When was 'Out of the Blue' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Out of the Blue' is John L Petersen.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Out of the Blue'.
- Q: What is the book's category? A: The book falls under the category of Research.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from the book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the nature of unpredictable events and their potential impacts on society, along with strategies for anticipating and managing these changes.