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Scenarios are not predictions, but illustrations of the way things might be. Written in the early 1990s, they project the consequences of today's choices into the future. Seeing the consequences graphically illustrated may lead us to change the choices we make in the present.The scenarios presented here use techniques such as storytelling and illustration to show possible futures. The scenarios are imaginative constructions, but they are based on specific assumptions and hypotheses derived from current trends. These are neither utopias nor nightmares, but possibilities on which everyone can make their own judgement. |
However he didn't forget to pick up his news tablet from the kitchen table, where he was catching up on the sports results while he took the quick bite that was all he had time for. It is a slim piece of plastic - full of electronics, no doubt - a bit bigger than a paperback book, but much thinner. The screen occupies nearly the whole of the front surface. He thumbs the on switch and puts in the cordless earpiece. |
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Peter watches the video clip of the last goal, three times: a classic. He marks it for transfer to one of his permanent record discs when he gets home. Costs more, but that one's worth it. Commentary's not up to much, though: he could do better himself - and will, when he gets some time to edit it at the weekend. Two more games, and he'll have the highlights of the whole season on disc - with his own commentary, of course - ready to send to John in Canada. His brother never missed a United game. He'll be particularly pleased with this goal - John always did say young Davis had potential, though Peter couldn't see it before this season. |
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There's also an item on yesterday's budget, and what it means for the man in the street. Peter requests the interactive tax planner, which appears almost immediately - they must be expecting a lot of demand for that! He fills in his personal details and sees displayed the implications for him and his family - with graphs showing when it will take effect. There's also advice on how to make the most of the new allowances: if he transfers some of his savings... Peter marks the item to be saved for future reference, and sets an alarm to remind him on Saturday, when he can do something about it. |
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As he moves from one item to another, an advert for one of the latest cars demands his attention for a few seconds. He could have subscribed without the adverts, but it costs more. Peter spends a few minutes doing one of the interactive puzzles - very popular, even more popular than the crossword nowadays. Then he moves to the Diary section, selects automatic read - female voice, one of the six available options - closes his eyes for the rest of the trip and just listens. One item catches his fancy so he marks it; the tablet will pick up anything else broadcast on that topic over the next 24 hours, so he can look at it when he has a spare moment. He settles down to relax for the rest of his journey. |
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