Our Available Courses:
- Prediction Systems: Prophecies, Oracles, and Omens
Introduction:Humans have always been curious about what the future holds. Throughout history, great leaders have turned to oracles, shamans, and psychics for guidance, and entire systems have been built around interpreting signs and events to predict what’s coming next.Omens, Oracles, and Prophecies is divided into two main sections: The Diviner’s Guide and Cross-Cultural Conversations. You’ll also find a Framework for Predictive Systems to help you better understand how these traditions fit together.In The Diviner’s Guide, you’ll explore different ways people have practiced divination for centuries — from astrology and Chinese oracle bones to reading sheep entrails in ancient Mesopotamia. Each method has its own page packed with easy-to-read summaries, videos, and extra resources if you want to dive even deeper. When you’re ready, you can even test your knowledge with our assessments!In Cross-Cultural Conversations, we bring you interviews with Harvard experts, discussing how different cultures across the world — and across time — have approached prediction and prophecy. By comparing these traditions side by side, we get a richer understanding of both their unique practices and their shared themes.
Introduction:Humans have always been curious about what the future holds. Throughout history, great leaders have turned to oracles, shamans, and psychics for guidance, and entire systems have been built around interpreting signs and events to predict what’s coming next.Omens, Oracles, and Prophecies is divided into two main sections: The Diviner’s Guide and Cross-Cultural Conversations. You’ll also find a Framework for Predictive Systems to help you better understand how these traditions fit together.In The Diviner’s Guide, you’ll explore different ways people have practiced divination for centuries — from astrology and Chinese oracle bones to reading sheep entrails in ancient Mesopotamia. Each method has its own page packed with easy-to-read summaries, videos, and extra resources if you want to dive even deeper. When you’re ready, you can even test your knowledge with our assessments!In Cross-Cultural Conversations, we bring you interviews with Harvard experts, discussing how different cultures across the world — and across time — have approached prediction and prophecy. By comparing these traditions side by side, we get a richer understanding of both their unique practices and their shared themes.