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Foresight Institute — Founded Date: 1986

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Last checked: 3/26/2026

The source text explicitly states in multiple places that the Foresight Institute was founded in 1986 and lists the three founders mentioned in the additional context. The infobox shows 'Formation 1986' and the History section confirms 'The Foresight Institute was founded in 1986 by Christine Peterson, K. Eric Drexler, and James C. Bennett.' This directly and unambiguously confirms the claim.

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confirmed99%primaryHaiku 4.5 · 3/26/2026
Found: The Foresight Institute was founded in 1986 by Christine Peterson, K. Eric Drexler, and James C. Bennett

Note: The source text explicitly states in multiple places that the Foresight Institute was founded in 1986 and lists the three founders mentioned in the additional context. The infobox shows 'Formation 1986' and the History section confirms 'The Foresight Institute was founded in 1986 by Christine Peterson, K. Eric Drexler, and James C. Bennett.' This directly and unambiguously confirms the claim.

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