What is the main idea behind the concept of a Cassandra in the context of disaster prediction?

Understanding Cassandras and Predictive Intelligence

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A person who predicts disasters based on dreams.
A mythical figure who causes disasters.
An expert who predicts disasters but is not believed.
A person who always predicts disasters accurately.
2.
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What is 'sentinel intelligence' as described in the book?
The ability to predict any event accurately.
The skill of predicting specific future events before others.
A method of analyzing past disasters.
A technique for gathering intelligence data.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining a Cassandra event?
The quality of the Cassandra.
The decision-makers involved.
The critics of the Cassandra.
The financial cost of the disaster.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In the context of the book, what role do critics play in a Cassandra event?
They help validate the Cassandra's predictions.
They always support the Cassandra.
They provide financial support for disaster prevention.
They often dismiss the Cassandra's warnings.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why was Robert Ford's prediction about ISIS initially dismissed?
He was not an expert in the field.
His prediction was unprecedented.
His prediction was too vague.
He lacked credible data.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is 'first occurrence syndrome' as mentioned in the case of Robert Ford?
A psychological disorder related to fear of disasters.
A situation where predictions are ignored because they are unprecedented.
A condition where predictions are always wrong.
A syndrome affecting decision-makers' judgment.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Robert Ford's role in the Middle East?
A journalist covering the Arab Spring.
A military general.
A humanitarian aid worker.
A career foreign service officer and Arabist.
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