The Discovery Of The Future
The Discovery of the Future is a work written by H.G. Wells in 1902. It is a collection of essays that explore the possibilities of the future and the potential of science and technology. Wells examines the potential of science and technology to shape the future, and how it can be used to improve the lives of people. He also looks at the potential of science and technology to create a better world, and how it can be used to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. Wells also examines the potential of science and technology to create a utopia, and how it can be used to create a better society. Finally, Wells looks at the potential of science and technology to create a new world order, and how it can be used to create a better future for all.
By H.G. Wells · First published 1913 · Genre: Science Fiction, Utopian Fiction, Speculative Fiction · 10,140 words
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It will lead into my subject most conveniently to contrast and separate two divergent types of mind, types which are to be distinguished chiefly by their attitude toward time, and more particularly by the relative importance they attach and the relative amount of thought they give to the future.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: H.G. Wells
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Utopian Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Dystopian Fiction
- Length: 10,140 words
- Structure: 1 section, 52 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The Discovery of the Future is a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, which explores the idea of a future world where technology has advanced to the point of being able to control the environment and manipulate the laws of nature.
- Utopian Fiction — The novel is set in a utopian future where technology has advanced to the point of being able to control the environment and manipulate the laws of nature. The novel explores the idea of a perfect society and the potential consequences of such a society.
- Speculative Fiction — The Discovery of the Future is a speculative fiction novel by H.G. Wells, which explores the idea of a future world where technology has advanced to the point of being able to control the environment and manipulate the laws of nature.
- Dystopian Fiction — The novel also explores the idea of a dystopian future, where technology has advanced to the point of being able to control the environment and manipulate the laws of nature. The novel examines the potential consequences of such a society.
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Civilization · Forecasting · History · Philosophy · Time · believe · certain · come · day · ever · future · great