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What is the prevailing sentiment among young people regarding humanity's future?
What is the prevailing sentiment among young people regarding humanity's future?
How has the survival rate of children changed over the last 200 years?
How has the survival rate of children changed over the last 200 years?
What emotions do over 50% of respondents express regarding climate change?
What emotions do over 50% of respondents express regarding climate change?
What percentage of poll respondents rated the governmental response to climate change negatively?
What percentage of poll respondents rated the governmental response to climate change negatively?
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What was the last year the Tupolev Tu-144 saw passenger flights?
What was the last year the Tupolev Tu-144 saw passenger flights?
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What was the general belief about life in pre-industrial times?
What was the general belief about life in pre-industrial times?
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What was Concorde's final commercial flight date?
What was Concorde's final commercial flight date?
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What percentage of people believed the world was getting better according to a 2015 survey?
What percentage of people believed the world was getting better according to a 2015 survey?
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How did respondents feel about the government in terms of climate change action?
How did respondents feel about the government in terms of climate change action?
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What significant environmental issue is associated with SSTs?
What significant environmental issue is associated with SSTs?
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How much profit was returned to the government from Concorde's sales?
How much profit was returned to the government from Concorde's sales?
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What is the average life expectancy today compared to pre-industrial times?
What is the average life expectancy today compared to pre-industrial times?
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What were the total operating costs of Concorde over its 28 years of operation?
What were the total operating costs of Concorde over its 28 years of operation?
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What unique feature does the museum offer that relates to agricultural education?
What unique feature does the museum offer that relates to agricultural education?
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How many farm animals are available at the demonstration farm within the museum?
How many farm animals are available at the demonstration farm within the museum?
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Why does the FAA prohibit commercial airplanes from flying at supersonic speeds over the United States?
Why does the FAA prohibit commercial airplanes from flying at supersonic speeds over the United States?
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What is considered a potential benefit of resuming supersonic flights?
What is considered a potential benefit of resuming supersonic flights?
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What type of agricultural simulation can visitors engage with at the museum?
What type of agricultural simulation can visitors engage with at the museum?
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What was the revenue generated by Concorde over its operational lifespan?
What was the revenue generated by Concorde over its operational lifespan?
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What was the primary purpose of the Crystal Palace when it was built in 1851?
What was the primary purpose of the Crystal Palace when it was built in 1851?
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Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as being part of the museum's offerings?
Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as being part of the museum's offerings?
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What kind of livestock is specifically mentioned as part of the museum's farm?
What kind of livestock is specifically mentioned as part of the museum's farm?
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Which aspect of agriculture does the museum's Hall of Fame highlight?
Which aspect of agriculture does the museum's Hall of Fame highlight?
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What significant event does the Crystal Palace relate to regarding its historical context?
What significant event does the Crystal Palace relate to regarding its historical context?
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What social change was prompted by the confinement of women in suburban homes during the 1950s?
What social change was prompted by the confinement of women in suburban homes during the 1950s?
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Which landmark Supreme Court case declared 'separate educational facilities' to be 'inherently unequal'?
Which landmark Supreme Court case declared 'separate educational facilities' to be 'inherently unequal'?
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What act of nonviolent resistance was sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest in 1955?
What act of nonviolent resistance was sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest in 1955?
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The foreign policy of containment during the Cold War aimed to stop what?
The foreign policy of containment during the Cold War aimed to stop what?
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What event in 1950 led to American forces being drawn into the Korean War?
What event in 1950 led to American forces being drawn into the Korean War?
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Which popular television show was NOT part of the Golden Age of Television in the 1950s?
Which popular television show was NOT part of the Golden Age of Television in the 1950s?
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Who was NOT a prominent actor in the 1950s cinema?
Who was NOT a prominent actor in the 1950s cinema?
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Which music genre emerged in the 1950s, targeting youth primarily?
Which music genre emerged in the 1950s, targeting youth primarily?
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What theme does Giannina Braschi's work primarily explore?
What theme does Giannina Braschi's work primarily explore?
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What does 'elegy' typically refer to in literature?
What does 'elegy' typically refer to in literature?
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Which poet reflects on hope amidst despair in their work?
Which poet reflects on hope amidst despair in their work?
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What significant dichotomy does A.K. Ramanujan's work explore?
What significant dichotomy does A.K. Ramanujan's work explore?
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What advice does Ramanujan give to the man in Chicago?
What advice does Ramanujan give to the man in Chicago?
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Which poet experienced the evacuation of their homeland on the last day of its fall?
Which poet experienced the evacuation of their homeland on the last day of its fall?
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What literary style is characteristic of Giannina Braschi's works?
What literary style is characteristic of Giannina Braschi's works?
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Which poet's work includes metaphoric syntax and concentrated composition?
Which poet's work includes metaphoric syntax and concentrated composition?
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What significant change does the speaker experience while climbing the hill?
What significant change does the speaker experience while climbing the hill?
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What theme is emphasized in 'Main Street' by Joyce Kilmer?
What theme is emphasized in 'Main Street' by Joyce Kilmer?
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How does the poem 'Main Street' depict the differences between town and city life?
How does the poem 'Main Street' depict the differences between town and city life?
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What emotion does the speaker feel on his thirtieth birthday on the hilltop?
What emotion does the speaker feel on his thirtieth birthday on the hilltop?
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What does the speaker pray for at the hilltop?
What does the speaker pray for at the hilltop?
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In contrast to his nature poetry, what aspect does Kilmer focus on in 'Main Street'?
In contrast to his nature poetry, what aspect does Kilmer focus on in 'Main Street'?
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What represents the speaker's longing for a simpler life in 'Main Street'?
What represents the speaker's longing for a simpler life in 'Main Street'?
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What aspect of modernization does Wu Sheng's poetry highlight?
What aspect of modernization does Wu Sheng's poetry highlight?
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Study Notes
19th Century French Artists' Postcards
- Artists imagined the future in 19th century postcards
- They also imagined the world in 2000 in 1900
- The study examines how past visions of the future relate to the present
19th Century French Artists
- Artists like Jules Verne influenced the cards
- Verne wrote about the future in novels
- Some of the cards had works from Verne's "Voyages Extraordinaires"
The Year 2000
- Artists predicted that the future would feature robotic barbers and hairdressers
- They also predicted the development of technologies like robots doing tailoring
- They included robotic instruments in their orchestras
- They imagined that technologies for microscopes and telescopes would improve
- They envisioned video calls from the technologies of that time.
Predictions and the Present
- The article discusses the future predictions and their correlation to the present
- The past inspires predictions
- Future predictions reveal people's dreams of the future
- The article asks if our pessimistic age stops people from dreaming of a better future.
Technology and Imagination
- Technology like the telephone and radio from 19th century inspired future imagery
- The development of technology has been influential on future imaginings
The Rise of Molecular Gastronomy
- The rise of molecular gastronomy in fine dining is a modern reality
- It has limitations but shows how far technology can go
- The technology can be used to grow meat in a lab
Flight
- Flight was not a big leap to them given the work that had already been made
- Their imagination of travel involved 1900s versions of airplanes, zeppelins, etc.
- The 1900s versions of aircraft were inspired by Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Agriculture and Robots
- Agricultural technology is improving with robots.
- Robots are already able to milk cows, pick strawberries and kill weeds.
- This suggests their imaginations were not so off the mark
The Internet and Its Evolution
- The internet is a modern reality that affects information accessibility.
- The internet allows for a broad sharing of information akin to an audio book
"What people in 1900 thought the year 2000 would look like"
- Postcards shown at the Paris World Fair in1900 featured inaccurate predictions
- No one imagined space travel, atomic bombs, computers, cars, or mobile phones.
Doomerism
- Many young people believe that humanity is doomed
- Respondents were very worried about climate change (59% very or extremely worried, 84% were at least moderately worried)
- Over 50% felt sad, anxious, angry, powerless, helpless, and guilty.
- Over 45% reported that their feelings about climate change negatively affected their daily life and functioning.
The Metaverse
- The metaverse is a loose concept that's described as a virtual world in which users exist as avatars
- Popular games are associated with the metaverse, such as Habbo Hotel, World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Fortnite, VRChat, and game creation platform Roblox
- Companies such as Microsoft, Facebook (now Meta) have expressed company commitment to it.
Rocket Mail
- Delivery of rocket mail was attempted but not achieved due to cost issues
- Earlier versions existed using arrows and parchment, later using missiles, potentially with nuclear payloads
Flying Cars
- The idea of flying cars developed and was not realized for lack of technology
- Models have existed, but none have achieved widespread use
Hyperloop
- A proposed fast transportation system, for passengers and freight.
- The concept uses pods in tubes, in low-pressure environments, to reduce friction with magnetic propulsion
Supersonic Flights
- The Concorde is the most popular example of supersonic transport (SST).
- SSTs are affected by noise pollution and air pollution, concerns that have hampered development of these planes
Nuclear Propulsion
- Ideas to use nuclear material to propel cars, planes, and boats
- The initial concept was that radioactive material, radium, might be a suitable fuel for engines.
- Ideas have been developed, however, some of the ideas are impractical or not economical or safe
The 1950s
- The 1950s were a decade of growth, prosperity, and underlying conflicts such as the Cold War and Civil Rights.
- The Cold War was also marked by a race towards nuclear armaments
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Explore how 19th century French artists envisioned the future through postcards. From robotic barbers to advanced telescopes, their predictions provide a fascinating look at how past aspirations relate to our current technologies. Dive into the imaginative works influenced by Jules Verne and others.
