What Did People 100 Years Ago Think About Life Today?

Imagining the Future

Sofia Alherani
3 min readApr 26, 2024

The turn of the 20th century was a time of rapid technological advancement, societal transformation, and unprecedented optimism about the future. As the world entered the 1920s, people began to envision what life would be like in the coming decades. With the advent of new inventions and scientific discoveries, imaginations ran wild with possibilities.

So, what did people 100 years ago think about life today? Let’s journey back in time and explore their predictions, hopes, and aspirations for the future.

The Optimism of the Roaring Twenties

Technological Marvels

  • Flying Cars and Personal Aircraft: Many envisioned a future where flying cars and personal aircraft would revolutionize transportation, making travel faster, safer, and more accessible.
  • Robotics and Automation: The idea of robots and automated machines performing household chores, agricultural tasks, and industrial work was a popular prediction, reflecting the growing fascination with technology and automation.

Space Exploration

  • Moon Colonies and Interplanetary Travel: Inspired by the first moon landing in 1969, people imagined colonies…

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Sofia Alherani

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