January 8, 2010
Talking Monkeys, Helpful Robots, and Cars That Run on Trash
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s adorable Decade in Preview: The Youthful Vision interviews “experts” (kids mostly under 13) on how the world will be different in 2020. Although no one makes predictions about books, robots, female presidents, and lasers look like they’re going to play a central role in our lives.
Some highlights:
- I think in 10 years there will be a device that makes monkeys talk to you in English. It will be the next big hit in the U.S. (Lexi, 8 )
- Robots will take over the world. They will have lasers. (Jorah, 12)
- I think in 2020 there’s going to be a woman president, TVs will have touch screens, and I think I’ll be a famous/rich artist. (Robyn, 11)
- There may not be any blue sky. (Annie, 7)
- By 2020 I think there will be screens on every desk in school, and trains that run under water (not in tunnels). (Blaise, 12)
Read the full piece here.
(via Buzzfeed)
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