Groating said: "The solution of a mathematical problem can take any
one of a number of forms. For Prognosis we have naturally selected a
picturization of the events themselves. Any major step in government
that is contemplated is prepared in data form and fed into the
Integrator. The effect of that step on the world line is observed. If
it is beneficial, we take that step; if not, we abandon it and search
for another--"