Global warming. Pandemics. Heatwaves. Droughts. Terrorism. Wars. Famine. And who, really, expects things to get better? At least anytime soon? On the contrary, the future can look awfully bleak. And who, at times, doesn't feel helpless before it all, especially before the unknown? Which is why one of the most tantalizing questions we sometimes ask ourselves is: Can the future be known? Obviously, with people spending billions each year on psychics, palm readers, horoscopes, tarot cards, fo...