Why Most Business Plans Are Just Bad Science Fiction

by Nat Currier 18 min read
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Business plans and science fiction novels share the same fundamental challenge: creating believable worlds. Most fail for the same reasons-ignoring human nature, underestimating complexity, and confusing detailed speculation with realistic planning.

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Nat Currier. "Why Most Business Plans Are Just Bad Science Fiction." nat.io, 2025-08-07. https://nat.io/blog/business-plans-bad-science-fiction

Business plans often fail like bad science fiction by ignoring human nature, oversimplifying complexities, and presenting overly convenient scenarios, making their futures less believable and realistic.

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Nat Currier

Digital explorer and tech enthusiast with a passion for web development, creative coding, and sharing knowledge through long-form articles.

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