[ExI] What's Wrong With Academic Futurists?

[Kelly Anderson]

On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 3:41 PM, Robin D Hanson <rhanson at gmu.edu> wrote:

>  Howdy everyone. I've been away from this list for many years, but
> thought I might try it again. I've been lurking for a few days to get a
> feel, but not sure it has told me that much. So let me start out by asking
> a question.
>
>  There is an academic specialty of futurism. That is, there are
> professors, journals, and even some departments which specialize in that
> topic. Do people here often read or cite such folks? It seems not, but then
> the question is why not. What is the problem with academic futurists such
> that people on a future oriented list like this aren't much interested in
> them?
>

I sure pay attention to what Anders has to say. Might be a little close to
home for you, as a prophet has no honor in his home town.

-Kelly
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