Those Who Imagine Many Outcomes

Society will go astray if there are not those who imagine many outcomes. Let those scenarios run rampant in their minds, anticipate the worst that could happen, take steps to prevent it.

Neal Stephenson in "Seveneves" 

I think that people who worry about everything have bad reputations, but I think they are vital to society. When you have plans or a goal, you can try to think of everything but life throws you curve balls you don't see coming. That is why it is important to have someone who thinks about as many scenarios as they can. 

This quote is for July 21, 2017.