Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 23

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Source 23.1 “What May Happen in the Next Hundred Years”

Source 23.2A Air Battles and Air Freight in the Future

Source 23.2B The Horse as a Curiosity

Source 23.2C The School of the Future

Source 23.2D A Video-Telephone in the Year 2000

Source 23.3 The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Source 23.4 The Wretched of the Earth

Source 23.5 “Last Hours”

Source 23.6 “What’s Possible?”

The following exercises provide an opportunity to use the sources collectively to respond to a guiding question.

Guiding Question

What can we learn about the possibilities and limitations of predicting the future from this selection of sources?

Instructions

Below are six topics that might find a place in organizing an essay responding to the guiding question. This exercise asks you to identify which sources would provide relevant evidence for that topic. Select the best answers for each question. Choose ALL that apply.

Click the “submit” button for each question to turn in your work.

  1. Question 23.31

    Which sources provide evidence of specific predictions that did not come to pass? Choose ALL that apply.
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    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== B. Source 23.2: Imagining the Future of Technology
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== C. Source 23.3: The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== D. Source 23.4: Throwing Off Europe
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== E. Source 23.5: Predicting 2100
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== F. Source 23.6: “What’s Possible”
    Correct: Source 23.1: Watkins’s piece is riddled with examples of predictions that proved false. Source 23.2: While some features of the images reflect later developments, many do not. Source 23.3: The Declaration sets a clear set of ideals that were adopted by most nations over fifty years ago; however, most countries have failed to meet all of its provisions. Source 23.4: Fanon’s vision of former colonies’ following a trajectory separate from Europe has not come to pass. Source 23.5: It is too early to judge this source. Source 23.6: It is too early to judge this source.
    Incorrect: Source 23.1: Watkins’s piece is riddled with examples of predictions that proved false. Source 23.2: While some features of the images reflect later developments, many do not. Source 23.3: The Declaration sets a clear set of ideals that were adopted by most nations over fifty years ago; however, most countries have failed to meet all of its provisions. Source 23.4: Fanon’s vision of former colonies’ following a trajectory separate from Europe has not come to pass. Source 23.5: It is too early to judge this source. Source 23.6: It is too early to judge this source.

  2. Question 23.32

    Which sources require specific actions be taken in order to secure the better future envisioned? Choose ALL that apply.
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    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== B. Source 23.2: Imagining the Future of Technology
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== C. Source 23.3: The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== D. Source 23.4: Throwing Off Europe
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== E. Source 23.5: Predicting 2100
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== F. Source 23.6: “What’s Possible”
    Correct: Source 23.3: The Declaration is a manifesto, laying out specific principles that, if embraced, would ensure improved human rights for all the inhabitants of the planet. Source 23.4: Fanon’s vision of the future requires former colonies to take a radically different course from the past. Source 23.5: At its conclusion, this film calls for concerted action to avoid reaching the climate tipping point that could bring the extinction of our species. Source 23.6: This source argues that if humans change their behaviors, especially concerning energy, then a bright future awaits our species. Source 23.1: Watkins’s envisioned future is presented as if it were destined to occur, with no sense of further specific actions required to achieve the technological advances that he describes. Source 23.2: Villemard’s images offer a vision of the future, but no sense of particular actions required to achieve this future.
    Incorrect: Source 23.3: The Declaration is a manifesto, laying out specific principles that, if embraced, would ensure improved human rights for all the inhabitants of the planet. Source 23.4: Fanon’s vision of the future requires former colonies to take a radically different course from the past. Source 23.5: At its conclusion, this film calls for concerted action to avoid reaching the climate tipping point that could bring the extinction of our species. Source 23.6: This source argues that if humans change their behaviors, especially concerning energy, then a bright future awaits our species. Source 23.1: Watkins’s envisioned future is presented as if it were destined to occur, with no sense of further specific actions required to achieve the technological advances that he describes. Source 23.2: Villemard’s images offer a vision of the future, but no sense of particular actions required to achieve this future.

  3. Question 23.33

    Which sources assign a major role to the United States in their predictions about the future? Choose ALL that apply.
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    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== B. Source 23.2: Imagining the Future of Technology
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== C. Source 23.3: The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== D. Source 23.4: Throwing Off Europe
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== E. Source 23.5: Predicting 2100
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== F. Source 23.6: “What’s Possible”
    Correct: Source 23.1: This account of the future has a strong focus on America and was written for an American audience. Source 23.2: These images were drawn by a Frenchman and set in Paris. Source 23.3: While the United States was one of the countries that pushed for this Declaration, it is global in its scope and was sponsored by the United Nations. Source 23.4: Fanon rejects a major role for the United States, which he describes as “a monster.” Source 23.5: This source was produced by an American, but for a United Nations–sponsored initiative that was global in scope. Source 23.6: This source was created for a United Nations–sponsored initiative that was global in scope.
    Incorrect: Source 23.1: This account of the future has a strong focus on America and was written for an American audience. Source 23.2: These images were drawn by a Frenchman and set in Paris. Source 23.3: While the United States was one of the countries that pushed for this Declaration, it is global in its scope and was sponsored by the United Nations. Source 23.4: Fanon rejects a major role for the United States, which he describes as “a monster.” Source 23.5: This source was produced by an American, but for a United Nations–sponsored initiative that was global in scope. Source 23.6: This source was created for a United Nations–sponsored initiative that was global in scope.

  4. Question 23.34

    Which sources envision international cooperation as a major element of the imagined future? Choose ALL that apply.
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    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== B. Source 23.2: Imagining the Future of Technology
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== C. Source 23.3: The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== D. Source 23.4: Throwing Off Europe
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== E. Source 23.5: Predicting 2100
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== F. Source 23.6: “What’s Possible”
    Correct: Source 23.3: This document clearly looks forward to international cooperation embodied in the United Nations. Source 23.5: This video was produced for a United Nations–sponsored initiative. Source 23.6: This video was created for a United Nations–sponsored initiative and clearly calls for recognizing the earth as our common home. Source 23.1: This source focuses wholly on the United States. Source 23.2: This source focuses wholly on Paris in the year 2000. Source 23.4: This source rejects cooperation between former colonies, Europe, and the United States.
    Incorrect: Source 23.3: This document clearly looks forward to international cooperation embodied in the United Nations. Source 23.5: This video was produced for a United Nations–sponsored initiative. Source 23.6: This video was created for a United Nations–sponsored initiative and clearly calls for recognizing the earth as our common home. Source 23.1: This source focuses wholly on the United States. Source 23.2: This source focuses wholly on Paris in the year 2000. Source 23.4: This source rejects cooperation between former colonies, Europe, and the United States.

  5. Question 23.35

    Which of these sources base their projections about the future more on hopes and values than on a continuation of current trends? Choose ALL that apply.
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    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== B. Source 23.2: Imagining the Future of Technology
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== C. Source 23.3: The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== D. Source 23.4: Throwing Off Europe
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== E. Source 23.5: Predicting 2100
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== F. Source 23.6: “What’s Possible”
    Correct: Source 23.3: This source articulates its hopes for the future predicated on the adoption of a particular set of values. Source 23.4: Fanon envisions a new future where European models of development are rejected. Source 23.6: The hopeful future presented in this source is based on a substantial change in current trends, policies, and cultural attitudes. Source 23.1: This source predicts a continuation of technological innovations, which have been evident since the Industrial Revolution began. Source 23.2: This source assumes a continuation of the technological innovations underway since the Industrial Revolution began. Source 23.5: The most dire prediction in this source (an uninhabitable world by 2100) is based on a continuation of current trends in the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
    Incorrect: Source 23.3: This source articulates its hopes for the future predicated on the adoption of a particular set of values. Source 23.4: Fanon envisions a new future where European models of development are rejected. Source 23.6: The hopeful future presented in this source is based on a substantial change in current trends, policies, and cultural attitudes. Source 23.1: This source predicts a continuation of technological innovations, which have been evident since the Industrial Revolution began. Source 23.2: This source assumes a continuation of the technological innovations underway since the Industrial Revolution began. Source 23.5: The most dire prediction in this source (an uninhabitable world by 2100) is based on a continuation of current trends in the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

  6. Question 23.36

    Which of these sources look toward a major change in the cultural attitudes of ordinary people as part of a future scenario? Choose ALL that apply.
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    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== B. Source 23.2: Imagining the Future of Technology
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== C. Source 23.3: The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== D. Source 23.4: Throwing Off Europe
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== E. Source 23.5: Predicting 2100
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== F. Source 23.6: “What’s Possible”
    Correct: Source 23.3: This source is predicated on the widespread adoption of a distinct set of values. Source 23.4: This source advocates for a fundamental shift in the cultural attitudes of ordinary people in regions that were once controlled by European colonial empires. Source 23.6: This source calls for a widespread recognition of the challenge of global warming, a can-do attitude about solutions, a “respect for our common home,” and cooperation across borders. Source 23.1: This source assumes a continuation of public approval for major technological innovation. Source 23.2: This source assumes a continuation of public approval for major technological innovation. Source 23.5: While this source calls for cooperative action by governments, corporations, and citizens alike, it does not explicitly address the issue of changes in cultural attitudes.
    Incorrect: Source 23.3: This source is predicated on the widespread adoption of a distinct set of values. Source 23.4: This source advocates for a fundamental shift in the cultural attitudes of ordinary people in regions that were once controlled by European colonial empires. Source 23.6: This source calls for a widespread recognition of the challenge of global warming, a can-do attitude about solutions, a “respect for our common home,” and cooperation across borders. Source 23.1: This source assumes a continuation of public approval for major technological innovation. Source 23.2: This source assumes a continuation of public approval for major technological innovation. Source 23.5: While this source calls for cooperative action by governments, corporations, and citizens alike, it does not explicitly address the issue of changes in cultural attitudes.