Difference between revisions of "Psychohistory"
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* The science of historical prediction and macro-social manipulation. | * The science of historical prediction and macro-social manipulation. | ||
− | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
The main thesis of psychohistory is that the actions of trillions of individuals take on a fluidity and predictability which can be compared to that of molecules in a gas. The very size of the population being dealt with factors out individual peculiarities, and allows the prediction of its behavior. | The main thesis of psychohistory is that the actions of trillions of individuals take on a fluidity and predictability which can be compared to that of molecules in a gas. The very size of the population being dealt with factors out individual peculiarities, and allows the prediction of its behavior. | ||
* With the ability to predict the reaction of a population to a particular stimulus comes the ability to manipulate that population, psychohistorians reason. | * With the ability to predict the reaction of a population to a particular stimulus comes the ability to manipulate that population, psychohistorians reason. | ||
− | == History & Background (Dossier) == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
Psychohistory began as a combination of public relations/advertising techniques and behaviorial science, and although its techniques have been put on a more rigorous footing, the basic principles are still not well understood. A number of minor experiments have confirmed the general validity of the science, but it was also shown to be too expensive to be of any practical utility. | Psychohistory began as a combination of public relations/advertising techniques and behaviorial science, and although its techniques have been put on a more rigorous footing, the basic principles are still not well understood. A number of minor experiments have confirmed the general validity of the science, but it was also shown to be too expensive to be of any practical utility. | ||
* Research continues at a small number of [[Third Imperium|Imperial]] universities. | * Research continues at a small number of [[Third Imperium|Imperial]] universities. | ||
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While many different [[sophont]]s and interstellar societies have taken an interest in the fine art of [[Psychohistory]], only a few interstellar societies and species have taken a strong interest in the science, and these groups include: | While many different [[sophont]]s and interstellar societies have taken an interest in the fine art of [[Psychohistory]], only a few interstellar societies and species have taken a strong interest in the science, and these groups include: | ||
* [[Bwap]]s | * [[Bwap]]s | ||
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Revision as of 12:31, 24 January 2019
Psychohistory is the study of the psychological motivations of historical events, combining history, sociology and mathematical statistics to predict collective actions of large groups of people.
- The science of historical prediction and macro-social manipulation.
Description (Specifications)
The main thesis of psychohistory is that the actions of trillions of individuals take on a fluidity and predictability which can be compared to that of molecules in a gas. The very size of the population being dealt with factors out individual peculiarities, and allows the prediction of its behavior.
- With the ability to predict the reaction of a population to a particular stimulus comes the ability to manipulate that population, psychohistorians reason.
History & Background (Dossier)
Psychohistory began as a combination of public relations/advertising techniques and behaviorial science, and although its techniques have been put on a more rigorous footing, the basic principles are still not well understood. A number of minor experiments have confirmed the general validity of the science, but it was also shown to be too expensive to be of any practical utility.
- Research continues at a small number of Imperial universities.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)
While many different sophonts and interstellar societies have taken an interest in the fine art of Psychohistory, only a few interstellar societies and species have taken a strong interest in the science, and these groups include:
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Systems and worlds on which the science and discipline of Psychohistory is known to be studied or have been studied include:
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Classic Traveller Supplement 11 Library Data (N-Z)
- Marc Miller's Traveller T4 Milieu 0
- Novel: Traveller 5th Edition Agent of the Imperium
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science