REBECCA D. COSTA, author “On the Verge” and “The Watchman’s Rattle”.

REBECCA D. COSTA, author “On the Verge” and “The Watchman’s Rattle”.

So begins Rebecca Costa’s much-awaited exploration of foresight:  “the crowning achievement of human ambition.” According to Costa, advances in Big Data, predictive analytics, genomics, artificial intelligence, and other breakthroughs have made it possible to pinpoint future results with mind-blowing accuracy- cracking the door to what Costa calls predaptation: the ability to adapt before the fact. Never before has the information needed to avert danger, get the jump ahead of others, and prepare for the inevitable been so clearly within grasp.

Costa’s unique socialbiological perspective, combined with her ability to blend humor, breaking science, and insightful personal stories, distinguishes her as one of the most important female thought leaders of our time.