The prediction, in brief:

For 300 years we have had a scientific ethos that says “information is good” – and the more we know the better. I believe we’re heading into an era when there’s going to be enormous pressure to block out, to prevent further development of certain kinds of knowledge.

Predictor: Toffler, Alvin

Prediction, in context:

In a 1993 article for Wired magazine, futurist Peter Schwartz, a co-founder of the Global Business Network, discusses the high-tech future that will develop out of a knowledge-based world with futurist Alvin Toffler, the co-author (with his wife Heidi Toffler) of “Future Shock,” “The Third Wave” and “War and Anti-War.” Schwartz quotes Toffler saying:”For 300 years we have had a scientific ethos that says ‘information is good’ – and the more we know the better. I believe we’re heading into an era when there’s going to be enormous pressure to block out, to prevent further development of certain kinds of knowledge.”

Biography:

Alvin Toffler was a futurist and best-selling author in the 1990s. He teamed up with his wife, Heidi, to write the bestsellers “Future Shock,” “The Third Wave” and “War and Anti-War.” (Futurist/Consultant.)

Date of prediction: January 1, 1993

Topic of prediction: General, Overarching Remarks

Subtopic: General

Name of publication: Wired

Title, headline, chapter name: Shock Wave (Anti) Warrior

Quote Type: Direct quote

Page number or URL of document at time of study:
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/1.05/toffler_pr.html

This data was logged into the Elon/Pew Predictions Database by: Anderson, Janna Quitney