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We note some general features concerning present activity in Maximum Entropy and Bayesian inference, and try to foresee how they may develop in the future. We see ahead great promise, but also potential dangers.
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Jaynes, E.T. (1991). Notes on Present Status and Future Prospects. In: Grandy, W.T., Schick, L.H. (eds) Maximum Entropy and Bayesian Methods. Fundamental Theories of Physics, vol 43. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3460-6_1
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