# Child’s Vision of 1980 Predicts Tech | Perth News

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Podcast: [Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199)
Published: 2026-07-09T11:08:29+00:00
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## Resource

An 11-year-old girl’s 1969 letter, tucked in a sofa cushion, predicted video calls, giant TVs, automatic doors, and even meal-chewing gum—stuff that sounds ripped from today’s tech. Found by furniture restorer Peter Beckerton, the note, marked “Good” by her teacher, imagined a future that arrived faster than she expected. Her teacher’s praise and her own reflection on how fast things changed make this a charming, mind-bending glimpse into how childhood imagination can sometimes outpace time itself. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bfb0e80a3c17d9f8

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