Publisher's Synopsis
""A Hundred Years Hence: The Expectations Of An Optimist"" is a book written by T. Baron Russell in 1905. The book is a collection of essays that explore the author's predictions for what the world will look like in one hundred years. Russell was an optimist who believed that the world would continue to progress and improve, and his essays reflect this positive outlook. The book covers a wide range of topics, including technology, politics, education, and social issues. Russell predicts that technology will continue to advance at a rapid pace, leading to new inventions and innovations that will make life easier and more efficient. He also believes that education will become more widespread, and that people will have access to more knowledge than ever before. In terms of politics, Russell predicts that democracy will become more prevalent around the world, and that nations will work together to promote peace and cooperation. He also believes that social issues such as poverty and inequality will be addressed through the efforts of individuals and governments working together. Overall, ""A Hundred Years Hence"" is a fascinating look at the future as envisioned by an optimistic thinker from the early 20th century. While some of Russell's predictions may seem outdated or overly optimistic in hindsight, the book remains a valuable historical document and a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the future of humanity.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.