Chess grandmasters are often held up as the epitome of thinking far ahead. But can others, with a modest amount of practice, learn to think further ahead? In addressing this question, a team of cognitive scientists has created a computational model that reveals our ability to plan for future events. The work enhances our understanding of the factors that affect decision-making and shows how we can boost our planning skills through practice. (1)

Humans.

Trying to think for the future.

Tryιng so hard that one day they will do it.

And they will be able to plan for years ahead.

Seeing the river until it is dead.

And they will be so proud.

That they will not listen to the river itself.

Whispering with its last drop.

(Where there is now desert there will be sea once again…)