Abstract
Forecasting through futurism has historically been characterized by a lack of both focus and accuracy. Reflexive governance may be capable of addressing the limitations that often cause forecasting failures. Now may be the critical time for implementation of a policy that effectively and adequately addresses cutting-edge scientific issues in a complex world.
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Rejeski, D., Pauwels, E., Koo, J. (2014). Science and Technology Forecasting. In: Bainbridge, W., Roco, M. (eds) Handbook of Science and Technology Convergence. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04033-2_13-1
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