A prediction is a prognosis, an omen or a prophecy.
A prediction is an omen , a presentiment , a prognosis or a prophecy . The term came to our language from the Latin word vaticinĭum.
For example: “According to the journalist's prediction, the official candidate will win the runoff,” “The economists' predictions for the second semester are not very optimistic,” “My prediction came true! “Uncle Hector was late again.”
Types of prediction
Predictions can be comments that are made without much analysis or logical support . In this case, these are predictions uttered in an informal context: “My prediction is that I am going to beat you three to zero: I am unbeatable at playing PlayStation,” “I am going to prepare a delicious dinner and show you that your prediction about my culinary skills "It was wrong," "Enough of the predictions: let's wait for the draw to begin and then we will know who will be the winner."
Sometimes, predictions are associated with mystical or supernatural powers . In this sense, a series of watercolors created by the seer Nostradamus ( 1503 – 1566 ) are known as “Vaticinios of Nostradamus” , in which there are those who believe that the author anticipates future events.
The Mayan predictions had a great impact.
Mayan predictions
In the same way, we cannot ignore that a lot of prominence in our society has also been given to what are considered to be predictions carried out by the members of the Mayan civilization . Specifically, among the most significant are the following:
- On December 21, 2012, the existing world of materialism and hatred would end.
- The temperature of the planet will change and bring with it important changes at a climatic and geological level.
- The solar eclipse of August 11, 1999 would cause society to change to synchronize with the world, with the universe.
- There will be a notable melting of the ice at the poles.
- It is indicated that there will be a significant risk for all of humanity, since a comet will approach Earth.
- You will have a new harmony between human beings.
For many, the Mayan predictions are pure speculation because many of what they indicated have not come true. However, for others they are very accurate; For 2017 , for example, they had predicted:
- Important changes will take place at the political level throughout the world and especially in Latin America .
- Numerous earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes will occur.
- There will also be a lot of rain and flooding.
- Society, in general, will also change significantly due to these transformations that will take place at the political level.
Other kinds of predictions
“Vaticinia de Summis Pontificibus” , on the other hand, are texts written in Latin that refer to the elections of the popes of the Catholic Church .
Forecasts that are carried out with scientific or rational criteria can also be designated as predictions. When a meteorologist, after analyzing information provided by satellites and other instruments, anticipates what the weather will be like in the coming days, it could be said that he offers a prediction. Although these forecasts may fail, they are developed according to systematized studies and proven knowledge.