Jacque Fresco - Humans want predictability!
Predictability: A Forgotten Pillar of Global Stability Jacques Fresco often spoke about predictability, not as an abstract philosophical ideal, but as a practical requirement for any complex system meant to endure . In one of his talks, he illustrates this idea using aviation: pilots do not carry just enough fuel to reach their destination under ideal conditions. They account for headwinds, delays, and worst-case scenarios. The goal is not perfection, but safety through anticipation. Predictability, in this sense, is not rigidity. It is informed preparedness . Predictability versus wishful thinking Fresco’s example highlights a crucial distinction: designing systems around ideal assumptions is reckless. Designing them around measured reality is responsible. This applies not only to aircraft, but to buildings, engineering, education, and ultimately, society itself. Throughout the talk, Fresco insists on empirical validation. Buildings are deliberately burned to understand fire behavior...
