"Can we predict individual behavior? Technically no, but in practice yes. You get a large enough data set, and sufficiently inventive engineers to craft the algorythms to parse that data set and we can figure out all kinda of interesting tidbits about your customers. Information your business needs to prosper in this market enviornment, so you can rearrange your limited resources for the most efficacy." said the Consultant, slipping into the patter like it was a well worn shoe.
"Customers?"
"Oh I'm sorry, force of habit. I meant enemies. The rebels. The alliance for progress... whatever you want to call them. Same principle though, with the data set we've already assembled from publically available information we can predict future actions within a one or two percent margin of error. To put it bluntly, we can tell you if this revolution endgame is winnable or if you should be fleeing the country." The President stroked his chin and the consultant sipped the tea. He wished the rebels had been able to meet his asking price but business was business. And -as long as you got the cash up front- despots could pay and teenagers with AKs couldn't. A pity, that...
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