1. The postmodern impact assessment and problems of the mind -- 2. Five guiding principles for postmodern impact assessments -- 3. The first principle : establish the impact horizon -- 4. The second principle : align impact measures to core values -- 5. The third principle : consider and align national and state laws and industry regulations -- 6. Taking a second look at the third principle -- 7. The fourth principle : apply rigorous data -- 8. The fifth principle : document deviations and overrides -- 9. Into the uncanny valley.