Futurology

Paper Summary:

In this article the writer looks at futurology, that is studies future developments according to an analysis of present conditions. The writer explores the question of what the world will be like in 2103. The writer discusses changes in the political, economic, social and cultural environments, in order to look at possible situations in the future.

From the Paper:

"Futurology is the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions. It involves extrapolating from the present technological economic and social trends in order to predict future trends. Futurists have a decidedly mixed reputation and track record of success. The main reason they are not successful the majority of the time, is because they extrapolate present technical and societal trends and assume they will develop at the same rate into the future. More often that their predictions are not true. There are a ... "

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: