miscalculation

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More than ever there is a strong risk of misperception and miscalculation of intentions and consequences.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Waller cites tariffs and oil market disruptions, and the Fed’s past miscalculation on price surges.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The result of this miscalculation may very well be catastrophic.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Sora now looks like an expensive strategic miscalculation, one that was led by key employees who were at the center of the AI talent war raging across Silicon Valley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The above scenario explains the Agricultural Revolution as a miscalculation.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari