# Discovery Of The Future - H G Wells

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Published: 2026-07-28T10:23:58+00:00
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## Resource

"The Discovery of the Future" by H. G. Wells is a thought-provoking philosophical lecture that explores the concept of the future's knowability. Delivered in 1902, Wells distinguishes between two types of minds: those focused on the past and those oriented toward the future, advocating for a more progressive and creative approach to understanding human destiny. He emphasizes the importance of generalizations that can guide us in shaping our future, and he speculates on what may come after humanity, a question that continues to intrigue us today.

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