forudseende
Forudseende is a Danish and Norwegian term referring to the ability to anticipate and prepare for future events. The word combines forud, meaning in advance, with seende, meaning seeing, and is commonly translated into English as foresight or prescience. In everyday use, forudseende often carries a practical emphasis on preparation and action rather than mere prediction.
In cognitive and behavioral contexts, forudseende describes prospective thinking: the capacity to imagine possible futures and
Forudseende is distinct from straightforward prognostication. It implies not only imagining futures but also choosing and
Overall, forudseende remains a foundational concept in understanding how individuals and institutions prepare for what may