Marvin Cetron

Marvin Cetron is a noted futurist who has been a consultant to several U.S. presidents, including John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton. He is the founder and president of Forecasting International, a consulting firm in Arlington, Virginia. In the following viewpoint, extracted from a 1994 article, Cetron presents a list of trends he believes are highly probable for America by the year 2000 and beyond. Cetron predicts that by the year 2000, an American renaissance will have begun, setting the stage for an optimistic future after the millennium. Cetron contends that the nation will thrive in the twenty-first century in such areas as the economy, education, technology, and work.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What changes will take place among the rich, poor, and middle classes, according to Cetron?
2. How will the educational system change...