Can history be used to predict the future? Some experts say it can

Human nature never changes. That's we have wars.

When the last of the previous World War Warriors have died off, there's nobody left who has experienced how bad 'Big Ones' can be. That's when we have the next 'Big One'.

We've been due for a 'Big One' for about 10-15 years or so now. We'll get it within the next ten years, very likely (and almost certainly) within the next three to five years. I wouldn't be surprised if it happens within the next 12 months.

MOST OF US WILL NOT SURVIVE THIS ONE.

I mean, considering that those who don’t know it are doomed to repeat it…

Every mutual fund prospectus I read tells me that past performance is no guarantee of future performance.

That just 'CYA' wording so you can't sue them when they take all of your money.