Some books have eerily predicted events, technologies, and societal shifts years before they became reality, demonstrating how literature can sometimes serve as a startlingly accurate blueprint for the future.
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Here Are 5 Books That Predicted the Future:
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1984
George Orwell's 1984 was published in 1949 and introduced chilling concepts like Big Brother, thought policing, and the manipulation of truth, reflecting the stark reality of contemporary society.
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Brave New World
Aldous Huxley's book Brave New World predicted consumerism, genetic engineering, and a culture of constant distraction way back in 1932.
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Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury warned about a future where books are outlawed, critical thinking is suppressed, and society is engrossed in shallow entertainment back in 1953.
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The Machine Stops
E.M. Forster's The Machine Stops presents a vision, way back in 1909, of people living in isolated pods and communicating primarily through screens. Recognise the pattern?
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We
Published in 1924, We by Yevgeny Zamyatin predicted a dystopian society where the state exerts absolute control over every aspect of life, including thoughts and emotions, resonating with modern concepts relevant today.