Welcome to the companion blog for Predictive History.
In his Foundation series, Isaac Asimov proposed the science of "psycho-history"—a mathematical framework to understand the past, predict the future, and control the present. This blog is dedicated to the same pursuit: exploring whether a real-world version of psycho-history is possible through the study of recurring historical structures, game theory, and long-term pattern recognition.
What We Explore
This blog serves as a permanent, written record of the lectures delivered by Professor Jiang Xueqin.
We seek to answer three fundamental questions:
- Models & Paradigms: Which theories best help us decode the chaos of world history?
- The Current Predicament: What does the past tell us about the geopolitical and social crises we face today?
- The Future: To what extent can the trajectory of human civilization be predicted?
About Professor Jiang
Jiang Xueqin is a Chinese-Canadian educator, writer, and geopolitical theorist. A graduate of Yale University, he has held senior positions at Peking University High School and Shenzhen Middle School. His work bridges Western classical traditions—from the Iliad to Dante—with modern game theory and historical analysis to provide a unique lens on the human condition.
Our Mission
Knowledge should be accessible. While the YouTube channel provides the visual and auditory experience of the classroom, this blog provides the textual depth—allowing students, researchers, and the curious to study these theories at their own pace, search through key concepts, and engage with the material in written form.
Note: This blog is a community-driven project dedicated to preserving and sharing the insights of the Predictive History lectures. We believe in the power of education to enlighten and empower.