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What does it mean?
The Human League predicted that all music would become like their style, and it did.
In plain terms
They foresaw a universal shift in music production.
What can you take from it?
Recognize emerging trends early.

Where it applies

  • industry analysis
  • creative planning

Putting it to work

  • monitor emerging genres
  • adapt production techniques

Questions to consider

  • What trends are you seeing now?
  • How can you prepare for them?

Another view

Predictions can be overgeneralized.

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