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2001
Journal Article
Titel
Foresight with Delphi Surveys in Japan
Abstract
Foresight activities are conducted in many countries, but the Japanese were the most active in this field for many years. Most of their activities are based on the Delphi methodology. They published their first Delphi study in 1971and repeated studies every for years. There is more knowledge available on more than 30 years of foresight with the Delphi approach in Japan. This provides an excellent opportunity to examine the established foresight system with the use of some examples. The forecast of the fax machine as an example of success, and the earthquake warning as a failure are illustrated in more detail, and the question is raised why - in spite of this picture - foresight with the Delphi method is regarded as useful in Japan.