Foreseen Collection

City of Living Dead
CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD (L Manning and F Pratt) Virtual reality foreseen : these sleepers choose to live adventures transmitted to them by sensory control

Women Jockeys Foreseen
A RATHER FAST STEEPLECHASE Women jockeys foreseen Date: 1864

Walkman Foreseen
The Walkman is foreseen as a city gent is absorbed by his portable wireless; strange how potent cheap music can be... Date: 1909

TELEVISION FORESEEN 1891
In the coming century, we shall be able to send not only spoken words but visual images across distances of thousands of leagues ! Date: 1891

Isaiah the Prophet
ISAIAH, PROPHET prophet who supplied much of the libretto for Handels Messiah and may have foreseen the career of Jesus. Date: flourished 742 BC

Radar Foreseen
Radar foreseen - in the 1920s ! Date: 1928

Record Sales Foreseen
A wholesale distributors forecast record sales as their new glamorous sales woman leaves the warehouse with two little monkey assistants. Illustration by Lawson Wood

Women Jockeys Foreseen
A RATHER FAST STEEPLECHASE Women jockeys foreseen

Aerial Recce Foreseen
A flying machine capable of carrying out reconnaisance over the battlefield will be of great help in tomorrows wars : this fantastic device shows how it might look

Air Bombing Foreseen
A French Antoinette mono- plane flies over a city burning as the result of aerial bombardment - a scene that will not occur during WW1, but will in WW2

Aerial Warfare Foreseen
At the outbreak of war, the role of the aeroplane was uncertain : this prediction of bombing ships was premature, given the rudimentary technology then available

Portable Radio Foreseen
The Walkman is foreseen as a city gent is absorbed by his portable wireless; strange how potent cheap music can be

Space Suit Foreseen
Space suit as foreseen in 1939

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"Foreseen: Unveiling the Remarkable Power of Visionary Minds" In a world where innovation and progress shape our future, it is astonishing to witness how certain individuals have foreseen groundbreaking concepts that would revolutionize society. From the eerie depths of horror films like "City of Living Dead, " where filmmakers envisioned a dystopian reality long before its time, to the empowering notion of women jockeys taking charge in male-dominated sports, these glimpses into the future showcase humanity's ability to transcend boundaries. Looking back at history, we find ourselves amazed by those who anticipated technological marvels yet to come. As early as 1891, visionary minds such as Isaiah the Prophet had an inkling of what was to unfold when they spoke about television being foreseen. Little did they know that their words would pave the way for one of mankind's greatest inventions. The prescience doesn't stop there; radar technology emerged from someone's imagination long before it became a reality on battlefields worldwide. Aerial recce and air bombing were also predicted by forward-thinking individuals who understood warfare tactics beyond conventional means. These prophetic insights laid down foundations for aerial warfare strategies that changed military landscapes forever. But it wasn't just war and entertainment that captured these foresighted imaginations; everyday life was also subject to their visions. The advent of portable radios allowed people to carry music with them wherever they went – an idea once deemed impossible but now taken for granted in our modern lives. Moreover, record sales skyrocketed thanks to perceptive entrepreneurs who recognized the potential impact music could have on society. They saw not only its cultural significance but also its economic value – predicting an industry worth billions today. As we reflect upon these remarkable instances of foresight throughout history, let us celebrate those whose innovative thinking shaped our present reality. Their ability to envision possibilities beyond their time serves as a reminder that human imagination knows no bounds when fueled by determination and creativity.