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determinism

[dih-tur-muh-niz-uhm] / dɪˈtɜr məˌnɪz əm /


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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

News of such wrecks was received by islanders with a grim brand of determinism; it seemed to many that such things were ordained by God, or at any rate unavoidable.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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