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Applying the 4 Modes

Let's look at an example applying description, explanation, prediction, and intervention.

Thinking about the Future: Prediction and Intervention

Cause and Effect in Strategy: Strategy Principles 2 • 2m 51s

Shaping the future is the core purpose of strategy. This requires prediction and intervention.

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Applying the 4 Modes

Applying the 4 Modes

Let's look at an example applying description, explanation, prediction, and intervention.
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Limits to Explanation

Limits to Explanation

What does "over-determination" mean? In complex causation, we often have too many causes.
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Limits to Prediction and Intervention

Limits to Prediction and Intervention

Why are prediction and intervention so difficult? The future is "under-determined", meaning that the present circumstances can produce many possible futures.