Effective Ranges

Rational extrapolation is a pistol, effective only at short ranges and not very effective there.  …  Prediction is a rifle, less accurate as the range increases.
—     Gene Wolfe
From his introduction to the book:  “The Complete Hammer’s Slammers, vol. 1“, written by David Drake
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2020	A Weary Rehearsal?
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2019	At Least Mostly On Purpose
2018	Only One You In All Time
2017	Have You Hugged A Tree Lately?
2016	Unconquerable Imagination
2015	Just Plain Wrong
2014	Finding Beliefs
2013	Pretty Confident
2012	Effective Ranges
2011	Three Wisdoms
2010	I’m Just Askin’…
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