![financial data computer financial data computer](https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltabaa95ef14172c61/blt0de1081df428d8e8/67336aa5cf158cbe5242e1b2/financial-data-computer.jpg?width=1280&auto=webp&quality=95&format=jpg&disable=upscale)
Centuries ago, the future rested in the hands of the gods, and only oracles and priests were able to interpret what man was allowed to see. Then, as Renaissance thinkers began to identify and measure cause, effect and probability, society relied less on fate and faith and more on knowledge and prediction.1 Today, we confront the future with the power of technology, reducing risk and gaining insight through predictive mathematics and, to a lesser extent, qualitative judgment. It’s not just next week’s weather report; it’s election polls, petroleum demand and the discreet 10-year revenue effect of a specific Tax Code change. Google even created a system based on cold math and two million data points to predict the future performance of jo...
Unlock All Access Premium Subscription
Get Trusts & Estates articles, digital editions, and an optional print subscription. Choose your subscription now and dive into expert insights today!
Already Subscribed?