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In 1974, academician Andrei Sakharov predicted the future, and many of his prophecies are coming true now.
“All people have the right to life, freedom and happiness,” said the famous Soviet physicist, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov. Despite criticism and condemnation of the academic in the past, we believe that now is the time to remember him.
In 1974, from the pen of Sakharov published an article entitled “The world in half a century”. In it, he told what he thought the world would be like 50 years from now. What the scientist talked about and what his predictions actually came true, we tell in today's article.
Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov: In 50 years, I propose the creation of a World Information System (WIS). It will make available to everyone at any moment the content of any book ever published anywhere, the content of any article, and so on. Even the partial implementation of the VIS will have a profound impact on the life of each person, on his leisure, on his intellectual and artistic development, wrote Andrei Dmitrievich.
Such a system would break down any barriers to the exchange of information between countries and people. The scientist was confident that the VIS will give everyone the opportunity to freely choose information and analyze it. This is what people got when the Internet came along. It is safe to say that Sakharov’s prediction has come true.
Andrei Dmitrievich named the main factors that will determine the image of the modern world. The academician foresaw the rapid growth of the population of our planet. According to his calculations, by 2024 it will be 7 billion people. However, already now, in 2022, this figure has reached more than 7.5 billion.
The depletion of natural resources is another modern problem that Sakharov claimed. He also predicted that the natural balance and human habitat would be disrupted. Despite this, scientific and technological progress was obvious. But it will be of no use unless we reinforce it by changing the social and moral life of all mankind.
In order not to destroy our world, it is important to protect it from disintegration into opposing states. Specific measures must be taken. First, protect the rights of everyone. Second, promote social progress and democratization. The role of international organizations is also important. Their goals should be purely human. Their foundation is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Sakharov predicted a major breakthrough in agriculture. For example, the development of agriculture in Antarctica and even on other planets. Industrial enterprises should exist without harming the environment. Unfortunately, so far neither the first nor the second has happened.
The world of the future will not exist without scientific achievements and revolutionary discoveries. One of the main areas of research is space. It is not just about mastering it. Much more important is the establishment of communication with alien civilizations. You believe that?
Predicting the future one hundred percent is simply impossible. The factors that determine it are themselves spontaneous. Whatever the progress, according to Sakharov, it is inevitable. And its termination will irrevocably lead to the destruction of our civilization. The division of our society will also lead to this.
Andrey Dmitrievich created something that could destroy the whole world. However, he became his chief human rights defender. To understand how this is possible, we recommend watching the film “Sakharov”. Two lives. This unique documentary was created by director Roman Super.
The movie is based on real events. In fact, these are memoirs, presented in cinematic form. The film's job is to explain. How in Sakharov combine absolutely opposite hypostases. For this, the picture involves an invisible character - Conscience. The film fully captures everything Sakharov had to go through to find what each of us aspires to: freedom.
How the documentary was created, read the link from the first hand.
“All people have the right to life, freedom and happiness,” said Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov. We want this phrase to be heard as often as possible. Each of us deserves it!
Photo by FMSky, Creative Commons, via Wikimedia Commons
In 1974, from the pen of Sakharov published an article entitled “The world in half a century”. In it, he told what he thought the world would be like 50 years from now. What the scientist talked about and what his predictions actually came true, we tell in today's article.
Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov: In 50 years, I propose the creation of a World Information System (WIS). It will make available to everyone at any moment the content of any book ever published anywhere, the content of any article, and so on. Even the partial implementation of the VIS will have a profound impact on the life of each person, on his leisure, on his intellectual and artistic development, wrote Andrei Dmitrievich.
Such a system would break down any barriers to the exchange of information between countries and people. The scientist was confident that the VIS will give everyone the opportunity to freely choose information and analyze it. This is what people got when the Internet came along. It is safe to say that Sakharov’s prediction has come true.
Andrei Dmitrievich named the main factors that will determine the image of the modern world. The academician foresaw the rapid growth of the population of our planet. According to his calculations, by 2024 it will be 7 billion people. However, already now, in 2022, this figure has reached more than 7.5 billion.
The depletion of natural resources is another modern problem that Sakharov claimed. He also predicted that the natural balance and human habitat would be disrupted. Despite this, scientific and technological progress was obvious. But it will be of no use unless we reinforce it by changing the social and moral life of all mankind.
In order not to destroy our world, it is important to protect it from disintegration into opposing states. Specific measures must be taken. First, protect the rights of everyone. Second, promote social progress and democratization. The role of international organizations is also important. Their goals should be purely human. Their foundation is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Sakharov predicted a major breakthrough in agriculture. For example, the development of agriculture in Antarctica and even on other planets. Industrial enterprises should exist without harming the environment. Unfortunately, so far neither the first nor the second has happened.
The world of the future will not exist without scientific achievements and revolutionary discoveries. One of the main areas of research is space. It is not just about mastering it. Much more important is the establishment of communication with alien civilizations. You believe that?
Predicting the future one hundred percent is simply impossible. The factors that determine it are themselves spontaneous. Whatever the progress, according to Sakharov, it is inevitable. And its termination will irrevocably lead to the destruction of our civilization. The division of our society will also lead to this.
Andrey Dmitrievich created something that could destroy the whole world. However, he became his chief human rights defender. To understand how this is possible, we recommend watching the film “Sakharov”. Two lives. This unique documentary was created by director Roman Super.
The movie is based on real events. In fact, these are memoirs, presented in cinematic form. The film's job is to explain. How in Sakharov combine absolutely opposite hypostases. For this, the picture involves an invisible character - Conscience. The film fully captures everything Sakharov had to go through to find what each of us aspires to: freedom.
How the documentary was created, read the link from the first hand.
“All people have the right to life, freedom and happiness,” said Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov. We want this phrase to be heard as often as possible. Each of us deserves it!
Photo by FMSky, Creative Commons, via Wikimedia Commons
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