Can stories help us forecast what lies ahead for humanity?
In short: While governments and industry leaders employ specialists to predict upcoming trends, science fiction offers a unique lens for looking forward. This video explores how futurists attempt to venture into the unknown to anticipate the next year or even the next millennium.
The pursuit of foresight is a widespread endeavor, with military organizations, governments, and industry leaders all seeking to understand what the future holds. To manage this, they employ professionals known as 'futurists' to develop forecasts.
By examining the ways these specialists work, we can better understand the methodologies used to anticipate human development over varying timescales, from the immediate future to a millennium away.
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