A generation ago, the future was a place that fairly gleamed with promise. Instead of merely marking hours, days and months, the clock would count the years, centuries and millennia. Today, by contrast, the world is more or less at peace. Economic prosperity is reaching new heights.
Employment is up.
Inflation remains low. Yet in an ironic twist, people now seem more anxious and apprehensive than ever about their future. They struggle to stay current with the pace of technological advancement. They fear the potential for upheavals in the economy. And they worry about their own ability to cope with the pace of change.