A Hundred Years Hence: The Expectations of an Optimist by T. Baron Russell
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| Author | Russell, T. Baron |
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| Title | A Hundred Years Hence: The Expectations of an Optimist |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Hundred Years Hence: The Expectations of an Optimist" by T. Baron Russell is a speculative work that examines future advancements in science and technology, written in the early 20th century. The author envisions the trajectory of mechanical invention and scientific discovery, focusing on their potential impacts on moral and social progress. This optimistic exploration offers a forward-looking perspective, anticipating significant improvements in both material conditions and ethical standards of future societies. The opening of the book sets the stage for Russell's optimistic vision, where he reflects on the rapid advancements made during the 19th century and projects that the coming century will witness even greater acceleration. He discusses how the progression of technology will not only reshape the physical world but also the moral constitution of humanity itself. Russell emphasizes the interconnectedness of material achievements and moral development, suggesting that as society evolves technologically, so too will human ethics and perspectives on issues such as war, population growth, and domestic living conditions. The beginning prepares readers for a thought-provoking analysis on the interplay between innovation and morality, offering a hopeful lens through which to view the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CB: History: History of civilization |
| Subject | Twentieth century -- Forecasts |
| Subject | Forecasting |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48674 |
| Release Date | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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