From:	Patrick Goodman remo@***.net
Subject:	Sacrifice <opinion> (Re: Now I know ....!)
Date:	Mon, 23 Aug 1999 14:39:55 -0500

>> It tends to be used either with a supernatural motif, or as a
>> hyperbolic adjective - "The Johnson was incredibly well informed
>> about the events almost before they happened, thus seeming almost
>> prescient."
>
>No, sorry...that is "Precognisant", not Prescient....

Hate to disagree with you there, amigo, but he's right. "Prescient" means,
roughly, "to know before," and prescience is a synonym for precognition.
For an example of this in action, go read the first three DUNE books by
Herbert. Paul Muad'Dib is frequently described as being prescient,
receiving this gift (curse?) by way of the Water of Life.

Patrick