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Anticipations of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress Upon Human Life and Thought
Anticipations of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress Upon Human Life and Thought Author:H. G. Wells In 1901, the great writer and social critic attempted to predict the future in this book, a fascinating mix of accurate forecasts (development of cars, buses and trucks; use of flying machines in combat, decline of permanent marriage, many more) and wild misses (submarines will suffocate their crews and founder at sea). Brimming with stimulating... more » ideas, Anticipations holds new relevance a century after its original publication.« less