The future is a time period commonly understood to contain all events that have yet to occur. It is the opposite of the past, and is the time after the present. In the Occidental view, which uses a linear conception of time, the future is the portion of the projected time line that is anticipated to occur. In special relativity the future is considered to be absolute future or the future light cone. In physics, time is considered to be the fourth dimension.

In the philosophy of time, presentism is the belief that only the present exists and the future and the past are unreal. Religions consider the future when they address issues such as karma, life after death, and eschatologies that study what the end of time and the end of the world will be. Religious figures have claimed to see into the future, such as prophets and diviners. Organized efforts to predict or forecast the future may have derived from observations by early man of heavenly objects.

Future studies, or futurology, is the science, art and practice of postulating possible futures. Modern practitioners stress the importance of alternative and plural futures, rather than one monolithic future, and the limitations of prediction and probability, versus the creation of possible and preferable futures.

In art and culture, the future was explored in several art movements and genres. The futurism art movement at the beginning of the 20th century explored every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, poetry, theatre, music, architecture and even gastronomy. Futurists had passionate loathing of ideas from the past, especially political and artistic traditions. Instead, they espoused a love of speed, technology, and violence. Futuristic music involved homage to, inclusion of, or imitation of machines. Futurism expanded to encompass other artistic domains and ultimately included industrial design, textiles, and architecture. Science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein defines science fiction as "realistic speculation about possible future events, based solidly on adequate knowledge of the real world, past and present, and on a thorough understanding of the nature and significance of the scientific method." More generally, science fiction is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology.

Forecasting

Main article: Forecasting

Organized efforts to predict or forecast the future may have derived from observations by early man of heavenly objects, which changed position in predictable patterns. The practice of astrology, today considered pseudoscience, evolved from the human desire to forecast the future. Much of physical science can be read as an attempt to make quantitative and objective predictions about events. These respective futures would take place after the present, in the times that follow. In other similar words, what follows is the future. And if you're right in predicting said future, then you're right. But this is not forecasting. Forecasting is the process of estimation in unknown situations. Due to the element of the unknown, risk and uncertainty are central to forecasting and prediction. Statistical forecasting is the process of estimation in unknown situations. It can refer to estimation of time series, cross-sectional or longitudinal data.

Prediction is a similar, but more general term. Both can refer to estimation of time series, cross-sectional or longitudinal data. Econometric forecasting methods use the assumption that it is possible to identify the underlying factors that might influence the variable that is being forecast. If the causes are understood, projections of the influencing variables can be made and used in the forecast. Judgmental forecasting methods incorporate intuitive judgments, opinions and probability estimates, as in the case of the Delphi method, scenario building, and simulations. Forecasting is applied in many areas, including weather forecasting, earthquake prediction, transport planning, and labour market planning.

Despite the development of cognitive instruments for the comprehension of future, the stochastic nature of many natural and social processes has made precise forecasting of the future elusive. Modern efforts such as future studies attempt to predict social trends, while more ancient practices, such as weather forecasting, have benefited from scientific and causal modelling.

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What is the annual worth and future worth of the investment? Give the solution step by step?
Q. In 1970, when Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. went public, an investment of 100 shares cost $1,650. That investment would have been worth $12,283,904 on January 31, 2002. What is the annual worth and future worth of the investment? Give the solution step by step for annual worth method and future worth method?
Asked by vince r - Tue Jul 29 05:07:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Time value of money PV=FV/(1+i)^n PV=Present Value FV=Future Value i=interest rate n=number of compounding periods In your case PV= -1650 (negative sign indicates money going out) FV=12,283,904 n=32 (in years) There fore; i=32.13%
Answered by spitfiredd - Tue Jul 29 08:14:41 2008

What are some worthwhile investment options for the future of a teenager?
Q. What are some good ideas for a teenager who wants to save money for the future? I'm looking for any ideas as to what to invest your money in or anything on saving money for the future. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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A. go 4 balance / commodity mutual fund
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How is the future affected by those individuals we decide to mate with today?
Q. And how is our present the result of it? If children are our future, and our present is because of the choice of mating of the past generations...how does that reflect the current state of the world today? What determines the kind of children that are brought into the world and therefore the kind of people that would be the majority in the future, as it is today? Does it matter for the longevity of humanity? How is the present a result of the mating choices of the previous generations and does it matter or have any basis for our future?
Asked by Source - Sat Oct 11 17:55:58 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You need to have a great relationship with the mate, especially going forward. This bodes well for the child.
Answered by M O R P H E U S - Sat Oct 18 07:17:03 2008

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