The power of prudence in trend forecasting

Sara, this is thoughtful, thorough, and first-class! The mark of an educated person is precision use of language, which you demonsrate here very well. Such precision will enhance your career and professional standing with others! Your humble servant here is half-way between fatalism and progress. He believes in prudence. Yes, progress is possible, but we ought not to get sentimental about what is possible and wish for "pie in the sky." Meanwhile, we need to protect what is time-tested and field-tested in values, practices, and institutions. Yes, prudence is worth a look.