Do you think this book predicts the future?

AubreyBrewer3 · Post by **AubreyBrewer3** » 13 Aug 2018, 14:07

I definitely think that it is possible the US could lose power in the future. It appears that this country values its huge ego much too highly and that could ultimately result in its downfall.

HollandBlue · Post by **HollandBlue** » 13 Aug 2018, 15:25

With the increasing power of corporations and the decreasing power of the government, I absolutely agree that it could be the possible future. Scary thought!

Yoli García · Post by **Yoli García** » 13 Aug 2018, 15:32

Even though we do not for certain what will happen in the future, I think certain things in Gariffo’s serve us as warnings. An example is a government in constant deadlock. Another is blind faith in consumerism and globalization.

kislany · Post by **kislany** » 13 Aug 2018, 15:34

Not quite predict, but it definitely serves as a warning of sorts, what with the way things are right now, and with corporations getting more and more power every day.

Kemunto lucy · Post by **Kemunto lucy** » 14 Aug 2018, 01:03

It is possible for the United States to lose power at some point. Growing and underrated countries are working low-key to rise.

Kemunto lucy · Post by **Kemunto lucy** » 14 Aug 2018, 01:08

Many young countries learn how to run their affairs from the United States. As you know, when you learn from the best you will definitely become incredible because you are already aware of the failures and strengths. Therefore, it is possible for the United States to lose power at some point.

Braunsucre · Post by **Braunsucre** » 14 Aug 2018, 03:33

I think the answer is flat out No, it does not predict the future.

ea_anthony · Post by **ea_anthony** » 14 Aug 2018, 05:21

Bianka Walter wrote: ↑01 Aug 2018, 14:53 I'm not sure the US government could mess up to that degree. I understand the premise of letting big corporations take over certain things - but I think the government has enough control over their decision making to make sure this type of future doesn't happen. I also don't think heads of state would ever just fall away.

Imagine how much has happened in the US relations with China, Canada, Turkey and India with respect to trade tariffs and counter tariffs in the last few months. What does this portend? Where will it lead to? Who will back down? Only time can tell.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 14 Aug 2018, 06:22

The book may not entirely give a correct impression of the future. However, the reality is that anything is possible. Strong empires have always existed in the past and were replaced by stronger ones. Currently, the state of affairs may not really give an impression of such a big shift in the world powers, however.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 14 Aug 2018, 06:27

kislany wrote: ↑13 Aug 2018, 15:34 Not quite predict, but it definitely serves as a warning of sorts, what with the way things are right now, and with corporations getting more and more power every day.

This is also true. In fact, much of the resources rest within the big corporations.

Helen_Combe · Post by **Helen_Combe** » 14 Aug 2018, 15:58

I’d be surprised if the US lost it's power. Such a huge country with so many resources would have to seriously mess up to, lose it. However, India, China and others are surging forward all the time.

italmarto · Post by **italmarto** » 14 Aug 2018, 17:39

the future no..but it provides genuine ideas on. how the future might be.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 15 Aug 2018, 03:05

It will be good if we just leave to expect anything. Though a shift in the world superpower nation has never and will never be a simple thing. Most of the superpower changes occurred post major wars that included nations allying on sides.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 15 Aug 2018, 03:07

Helen_Combe wrote: ↑14 Aug 2018, 15:58 I’d be surprised if the US lost it's power. Such a huge country with so many resources would have to seriously mess up to, lose it. However, India, China and others are surging forward all the time.

This is true. It would be a surprise if not a shock to many. But I guess it is possible.

Fu Zaila · Post by **Fu Zaila** » 15 Aug 2018, 05:10

Sharon2056 wrote: ↑13 Aug 2018, 07:44 I think the book predicts the future in a way, but some things in the book are already happening. So, its not fully about the future but also the present.

The present isn't as far gone as the book portrays the world, so I wouldn't exactly phrase it that way. But I understand your point, our world is already paving the path for a future, hopefully less destructive as in the book!