Prophecy: Prediction, Power, and the Fight for the Future, from Ancient Oracles to AI

Tech empires act as modern prophets, wielding algorithms to influence decisions on loans, jobs, and more, much like ancient oracles and astrologers sought control.

Carissa Véliz draws on history and contemporary examples to show how predictions create self-fulfilling prophecies, enable manipulation, and erode personal agency.

She argues that we must reclaim power from these 'prophets' by embracing uncertainty and preparation over blind faith in forecasts.