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| + | This faculty doesn't seem to work much like individual intelligence in American/Consumer society. Where in individuals anticipation triggers a heightened sense of awareness to protect oneself against harm, in society there doesn't seem to be much concern at all for how the world is increasingly heading for disaster. | ||
==== How it currently works ==== | ==== How it currently works ==== | ||
| + | * Stock markets try to anticipate trends; futures on commodities are traded | ||
| + | * Advertisers target anticipated desires of consumers | ||
| + | * Government agencies assess need and spend resources | ||
| + | * Polls are conducted to tests political and marketing messages alike | ||
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==== Examples ==== | ==== Examples ==== | ||
==== Potential deficiencies ==== | ==== Potential deficiencies ==== | ||
| + | All of the above | ||
=== Idealized version of how the capability would work in society === | === Idealized version of how the capability would work in society === | ||
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Discussion of the capability in individuals
When you think of a lemon for long enough your mouth will start to salivate in anticipation. The hair on your neck standing up when something startles you in the middle of the night is anticipation.
Discussion of the capability in society
This faculty doesn't seem to work much like individual intelligence in American/Consumer society. Where in individuals anticipation triggers a heightened sense of awareness to protect oneself against harm, in society there doesn't seem to be much concern at all for how the world is increasingly heading for disaster.
How it currently works
- Stock markets try to anticipate trends; futures on commodities are traded
- Advertisers target anticipated desires of consumers
- Government agencies assess need and spend resources
- Polls are conducted to tests political and marketing messages alike
Examples
Potential deficiencies
All of the above
