Reflecting on Tomorrow’s World’s Predictions for 2025: A 30-Year Retrospective
BBC’s Tomorrow’s World, aired in 1995, made predictions about life in 2025 ranging from hologram surgery to asteroid mining. While it foresaw significant technological advances, many predictions were overly optimistic or incorrect. Key points included the failure to anticipate the role of nation-state hackers, the lack of space mining, and the evolution of banking technology. Presenters Monty Don and Vivienne Parry reflected on these predictions and emphasized the importance of adapting to environmental challenges. As experts look to the future, the integration of technology with humanity remains a critical theme.