Dilbert on the Utility of Forecasting

Dilbert has another quote: “There are many methods for predicting the future. For example, you can read horoscopes, tea leaves, tarot cards, or crystal balls. Collectively, these methods are known as ‘nutty methods’. Or you can put well-searched facts into sophisticated computer models, more commonly referred to as ‘ a complete waste of time’.”
Another quote comes from Fritz RW Dressler who said: “Predicting the future is easy. It’s trying to figure out what’s going on now that’s hard”.