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Generic future narrative

A forecast declares future importance without a falsifiable outcome or time frame.

What the rule matches

Matches maintained ‘will become an important narrative’ constructions.

False-positive boundary

Scenario planning may quote such a claim before testing it.

Positive and negative fixtures

Rule matches

“This may become one of the most important narratives of the next decade.”

Rule does not match

“The proposal will enter committee review in October.”

One possible revision

It is important to note that the trial included only twelve participants, and this limitation is pivotal.

The trial included only twelve participants, which limits the conclusion.

Lead with the evidence and explain its consequence.

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