Progress Classwork

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-16444966

http://www.visualnews.com/2012/01/17/scary-accurate-predictions-from-over-110-years-ago/

http://weburbanist.com/2013/05/08/future-past-7-wonders-predicted-100-years-ago/

After doing much research on predictions of the future made one hundred years ago, I found out a lot of interesting information. The predictions made consisted of things like tubes that would shoot hot meals and clothing to homes, flying taxis, the extinction of insects and letters in the alphabet, and also things involving the evolution of humans. In my opinion, the majority of theses predictions seemed to be a "wish list" for those in the past. Many of them such as fishing for seagulls under water and aviary police seemed a bit bizarre, however, some predictions did come true. One of these were being able to talk to humans and not be in the same place but being able to see them. This is what we call FaceTime in todays time period. Also, more accurate predictions include wireless telephones, tanks, the rising height of Americans, pre prepared meals, and much more. There were also many patterns throughout these articles. The most recognizable pattern between each article was that most of the predictions had to do with technological advances. Also, advances in our everyday life such as food and transportation. In the future I see more technological advancement. I believe that we do have some control over the future. There are some things that we cannot control but there are many that we can. The role we play in the future is how to positively advance it and by doing all we can to make it better.