The Axiom of a Deteriorating Future

The idea that the future is always worse than expected is explored through various examples, illustrating a consistent pattern of societal decline. The speaker highlights instances from literature and media, such as P.D. James' novel 'Children of Men,' where dystopian predictions reflect current realities, like societal fixation on pets in the absence of children. This theme extends to the perceived conspiracy theories of government surveillance, which has manifested not through fear but through people's voluntary adoption of smartphones. Such narratives are tied to a broader notion that modern society has failed to progress in meaningful ways, reinforcing the axiom that our anticipated futures often fall short.