People have always wanted to know what the future will look like. Then, how can we?
The world has changed a lot in the last 150 years, but we humans are driven by the same basic needs as we were 150 years ago, such as food, sleep, the feeling of being appreciated and loved. No. In addition, generally speaking, the inventions in the last 150 years have been a human effort for freedom (自由) and communication. Since there is still much to do in this area, this will be the focus at least for the next 150 years.
But why do we need to predict the future? Predicting the future is important for two reasons: First, we need to start to think about what kind of future we would like for ourselves and to pass on to the next generation.
How about the virtual worlds? It might be that in the future people can feel the sand between their toes, and hear the waves, just lying in the bed at home. So, even if a great invention is therefor an affordable price, it' ll never take the place of the common experience if it is not real.
What we'll see in the next 50 years is the transition from an oil-dependent society to a new society. Here there'll be new medicine, continued exploration of space, challenges in the climate change, and new inventions that make life a little easier.
A. So what will the future look like then?
B. Will this change in the next 150 years?
C. Predicting the future can help us in many ways.
D. However, you'll get the feeling of being there.
E. Well, to understand the future, you must know the past.
F. However, no matter how real the experience is, it doesn't happen for real.
G. Then we need to know what decisions we need to make today will give the best result in the future.
