Future Shock
Future Shock
Alvin Toffler
Donald Glover
Very pertinent right now. - Donald Glover
Kevin Kelly
[The author] was the one who introduced the term 'future shock' which was that people would actually have like a resistance or a reaction to the future. - Kevin Kelly
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Future Shock

Future Shock

Alvin Toffler
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Alvin Toffler
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In "Future Shock," Alvin Toffler masterfully navigates the tumultuous waters of rapid technological and societal changes, positing a future where humanity is caught in the relentless grip of progress. Toffler's prescient narrative explores the profound impact of the accelerated rate of industrial and technological evolution on the individual psyche, family dynamics, and the fabric of society itself. With a keen eye on the transformative forces reshaping the world, he coined the term "future shock" to describe the disorienting whirlwind of change that leaves people feeling unanchored, struggling to adapt to an ever-evolving landscape of possibilities and challenges. Through a series of compelling insights and analyses, Toffler's work serves as a critical lens through which to view the consequences of our insatiable hunger for advancement. He delves into the essence of human adaptability, questioning the limits of our capacity to absorb and acclimate to the seismic shifts brought about by innovation. "Future Shock" is not merely a book; it is a clarion call to acknowledge and prepare for the inevitable transformations that shape our lives and societies. This seminal piece remains as relevant today as it was at its inception, offering a profound commentary on the human condition in the face of relentless change.

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Released
1970
1 Jan
Length
430
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Very pertinent right now. - Donald Glover
[The author] was the one who introduced the term 'future shock' which was that people would actually have like a resistance or a reaction to the future. - Kevin Kelly
Science fiction is held in low regard as a branch of literature, and perhaps it deserves this critical contempt. But if we view it as a kind of sociology of the future, rather than as literature, science fiction has immense value as a mind-stretching force for the creation of the habit of anticipation. Our children should be studying Arthur C. Clarke, William Tenn, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury and Robert Sheckley, not because these writers can tell them about rocket ships and time machines but, more important, because they can lead young minds through an imaginative exploration of the jungle of political, social, psychological, and ethical issues that will confront these children as adults.
— Alvin Toffler, Future Shock

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