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Poster for the 1939 New York World's Fair, featuring a stylized skyline, ocean liner, and the slogan "The World of Tomorrow," encapsulating future visions that captivate imaginations and inspire exploration.
The Future
The future in 1939: Microfilm and Elektro the Moto-Man
By looking back at future dreams we can see our current hopes and visions in a whole new light.
Glenn Adamson
Abstract artwork featuring multiple human faces, swirling patterns, geometric shapes, and a human silhouette against a beige background, subtly hinting at the enigmatic presence of superintelligent AI.
The Future
The 3 phases of AI evolution that could play out this century
Tech entrepreneur Alvin Wang Graylin sketches out a bold new age of AI-led enlightenment underscored by compassion.
Alvin Wang Graylin & Louis Rosenberg
a woman working on a laptop in a factory.
The Past
Technology over the long run: See how dramatically the world can change within a lifetime
It is easy to underestimate how much the world can change within a lifetime.
Max Roser
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Explain It Like I’m Smart
Why your brain thinks you’re Matt Damon
Futurist Ari Wallach shares how to become future-conscious.
Ari Wallach
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