The Discovery of the Future
1913
The Discovery of the Future, written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1913, is a philosophical discourse that examines the contrasting mindsets regarding time. Wells explores the difference between retrospective and prospective thinking, arguing that most people adopt a passive attitude focused on the past, while a minority embraces a future-oriented perspective. This work critiques established norms and emphasizes the importance of a forward-looking approach for moral and societal progress, positing that humanity's advancement relies on our ability to foresee and adapt to future challenges.
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“It is possible to believe that all that the human mind has ever accomplished,is but the dream before the awakening””
— H. G. Wells
“Things have been, says the legal mind, and so we are here. The creative mind says we are here because things have yet to be.””
— H. G. Wells
