This is the first age that's ever paid much attention to the future, which is a little ironic since we may not have one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We now focus on the future, which is ironic because we might not have one.
- In plain terms
- We obsess over a possibly nonexistent future.
- What can you take from it?
- Future‑focused attention may be misplaced.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does future anxiety affect decision‑making?
Another view
Some argue the future is essential to act.
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