determinism
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Though demographic determinism has a long history, in recent decades it perhaps has been most widely associated in the investment arena with financial analyst and author Harry Dent.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The question is framed in the language of free will and determinism, but Golding refuses to let it remain there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
“As intelligent machines become increasingly autonomous and operate around people, the requirements for safety, security, reliability, and real-time determinism become even more important,” he added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Many critics noted that their work suffered from selection bias and determinism; a 1991 Newsweek article described it as “an elaborate historical horoscope that will never withstand scholarly scrutiny.”
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025
There is no evidence against genetic determinism more persuasive than the children of the rich.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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