Think of the predominant opinions of past generations. I know that some people do still believe these things, maybe even you do. But they are no longer the predominant beliefs in much of the world, and are fading away in areas where they are still strong.
For example:
The earth is flatThe liver is the center of intelligenceTomatoes are poisonousInterracial marriages will create monster babiesSlavery is legitimateWomen are intellectually inferior to menPeople in hotter climates are less intelligentWealth proves moral uprightnessLife spontaneously generates from non-lifePhysical deformities from birth prove immorality in the family’s past
Now think of what the prevailing opinions are in your society now. Do you think they will be around in 90 years? Tell me what opinions and ideas you think will go by the wayside by 2100.
Let’s get an interesting list going!
Drawing and commentary © Marty Coleman
“Predominant opinions are generally the opinions of the generation that is vanishing.” – Benjamin Disraeli, 1804-1881, two time British Prime Minister
>I just hope fast food goes away.