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The document explores various themes related to the future, including the experience of waking up in a changed world, the rate of societal change over time, and predictions for the year 2045. It discusses the concepts of reigniting passions, the contrast between past optimism and present pessimism about the future, and the revival of old trends. Additionally, it addresses the idea of personal resurrection and starting over after hardships.

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WSC Studying

The document explores various themes related to the future, including the experience of waking up in a changed world, the rate of societal change over time, and predictions for the year 2045. It discusses the concepts of reigniting passions, the contrast between past optimism and present pessimism about the future, and the revival of old trends. Additionally, it addresses the idea of personal resurrection and starting over after hardships.

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Introductory Questions

Main Ideas and Points:

1.​ Waking Up in the Future​

○​ Imagine waking up many years later (e.g., 20 or 100 years) with no powers, like
Rip Van Winkle or Steve Rogers.​

○​ What signs would reveal you’re in the future? (Different furniture, new foods,
changed society, or maybe a post-apocalyptic world.)​

2.​ Rate of Change Over Time​

○​ Research everyday life in 1825 vs. 1925, then 1925 vs. today, to see how fast life
changes.​

○​ Does the rate of change depend on what aspect of life you look at?​

3.​ Predicting the Near Future (Year 2045)​

○​ Think about what life might be like 20 years from now, especially for students.​

○​ What’s easier to predict (technology, culture?) and what’s harder?​

4.​ Reigniting vs. Igniting​

○​ Brainstorm what it means to “re-ignite” something vs. igniting it the first time.​

○​ When is it better for something to burn twice? Consider differences between


burning up, down, or with passion.​

5.​ Passion and Causes​

○​ Some causes (like World Scholar’s Cup or climate action) excite passion.​

○​ What conditions lead people to leave a project and then return with renewed
energy?​
6.​ Past Optimism vs. Present Pessimism About the Future​

○​ Early 20th century people were very optimistic about endless progress (e.g.,
Moore’s Law).​

○​ Compare your view of the future with that of older generations.​

○​ Consider how to give hope to someone who fears a grim future.​

7.​ Revival of Old Trends and Institutions​

○​ Small things like old bands, TV shows, or products can become popular again.​

○​ Think about dead trends or closed places you’d want to see revived, and how
much effort that would take.​

8.​ Resurrection and Starting Over​

○​ While literal resurrection isn’t possible, people can “start over” after hardship
(illness, incarceration, etc.).​

○​ How can we support those who are beginning anew?​

Examples & Contexts Mentioned:

●​ Rip Van Winkle, Steve Rogers, and Aang — fictional characters who sleep long and
wake up to changed worlds.​

●​ Historical comparisons between 1825, 1925, and today show changing rates of social
and technological progress.​

●​ The future year 2045 as a near-future scenario for students.​

●​ The concept of re-igniting passion or causes, like returning to projects or social


movements.​

●​ Early 20th-century optimism about progress vs. current fears of a pessimistic future.​

●​ Reviving forgotten cultural elements like film cameras or restaurants.​


●​ A Tale of Two Cities reference to resurrection as metaphor for personal renewal.​

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