"While we cannot be specific, **we know that the most likely prospect is a mixture of progress and setbacks, of seemingly insurmountable difficulties and near-miraculous advances**. The future, as ever, is not predetermined. Its outcome depends on our actions." ([Location 4393](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B08SGC3TD3&location=4393)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[forecasting]], [[progressing-slowly]], [[slowing-down-not-stopping]], **Source** -- [[202412030828 - B - How the World Really Works]]