Predictability

So much is based on predictability. Our personal depiction of reality is based on predictability of different individual events. Science is entirely prediction based. Our actions are based on predicted outcomes. But, it's not just foresight. Well, it is, but that word makes it seem as if it's avoidable in any situation. It is entirely unavoidable. In fact, any action is based on a predicted outcome, even if it is just the fact that an outcome will happen. Yep, while those belonging to the philosophical group labeled "skeptics" may be somewhat practical in questioning whether it's possible to "know" anything, I think it is invariably important to realize that when we say "reality" what we really mean is that all observations of cause and effect have lead us to believe in a set of predictable outcomes that we've labeled "reality". I've also recognized a connection between empathetic reasoning and predictability, outside of immediate effect on the other party, but I'd like to further the thought before I set it down. Now, is it important to recognize the impact of what I've been calling "predictability" on our possible illusion of "reality"? I mean, event-specifically useful, not general use of the skills and habitual use of such kind of thinking and action taking.