Outlook

Abstract

To answer the second part of our basic question: We are not fully convinced that our present society has already made optimal use of foresight for its own progress. There is great potential if we look and think ahead. Of course, some people are very sceptical and see no progress in technology and society. For these, foresight is both costly and irrelevant. But they are often the ones who do not notice changes or are afraid of not being able to adapt to changes. Therefore, in their opinion it is better if no changes occur and the status quo is maintained.