In 'The Plato Papers' I wanted to get another perspective on the present moment by extrapolating into the distant future. So in that sense, there's a definite similarity of purpose between a book set in the future and a book set in the past. Peter Ackroyd bookdefinitedistant share on social
I think that a lot of kids today focus on impressing each other. And while that's really nice, you also have to think about your future, about getting into a good school. Kara Hayward focusfuturegood Change image and share on social
By affirming your own gifts and accomplishments, you build your confidence and increase your ability to build a brighter future. Debbie Ford abilityaccomplishmentaffirm Change image and share on social
Our grandkids will lead the lives of the gods of mythology. Zeus could think and move objects around. We'll have that power. Venus had a perfect, timeless body. We'll have that, too. Pegasus was a flying horse. We'll be able to modify life in the future. Michio Kaku bodyflyfuture share on social
Consciousness-one level is understanding where we are in space. Consciousness two is where we understand our position in society: who's top dog, who's underdog and who's in the middle. And type-three consciousness is simulating the future. And type-three consciousness, only humans have this ability to see far into the future. Michio Kaku abilityconsciousnessdog share on social
In figure skating, your body can only last for so long. I can't be 50 and trying to skate but I can be 50 and be in fashion, so I have to look to my future and what I want to achieve. Johnny Weir achievebodyfashion Change image and share on social
Already from your own cells scientists can grow skin, cartilage, noses, blood vessels, bladders and windpipes. In the future, scientists will grow more complex organs, like livers and kidneys. The phrase 'organ failure' will disappear. Michio Kaku bladderbloodcartilage share on social
I think we all have those moments at one point or other in our lives... when we see someone and immediately imagine a whole universe around them. A relationship, a future, and all based on just a second which might not even have been in their company. It's amazing how quickly the human mind can come up with this stuff. Danny Wallace amazebasecompany share on social
The problem is that borrowing money to pay back more borrowed money that will oblige you in the future to borrow even more money doesn't sound kosher. Because it isn't. John Podhoretz backborrowfuture Change image and share on social
We believe that peace is not just signed papers, but rather a contract between generations for the building of a more promising and less threatening future. Hussein of Jordan buildcontractfuture Change image and share on social