When it comes to thinking about the future, is it best to assume the best or the worst? Like with most things, it's actually a little column A and a little column B. This video features theoretical physicists, futurists, sociologists, and mavericks explaining the pros and cons of both. | Big Think

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557 reactions · 369 shares | In October, an American textbook company referred to African-American slaves merely as "workers" brought to US plantations. Late historian Howard Zinn still offers a powerful critique of how official histories are written. | Big Think | Facebook