"It appears that the easiest kind of occupation is that of a forecaster. If a dismal future is forecast and remedial action is taken, the forecaster can claim disaster was avoided because he/she was listened to. However, if the pessimism was well founded, the forecaster can take credit for the ability to predict future events" In presenting your point of view: 1. Analyse the sort of reasoning used and its supporting evidence. 2. State what further evidence, if any, would make th argument more sound and convincing or would make you better able to evaluate its conclusion.
Discuss how logically persuasive do you find the argument below?
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