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Consolidation for Social Awareness and Responsiblity
Compendium of research papers, scientific studies and learned opinions regarding issues that will have profound affect upon our children.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/truegrowth/legacy.htm

A peep into Future
A journey to the future through our thoughts. The rate of changes in our society is sweeping. A speculation how the world is going to be in a few decades from now.
http://aravind.htmlplanet.com/future.html

Dr. Arthur B. Shostak
Professor of Sociology, and futurist. Includes his essays and book reviews.
http://www.futureshaping.com/shostak/

Scientific American: The Bottleneck
A "state of the world" essay by E.O. Wilson calling for a vision of environmental sustainability founded on an environmental ethic linked to a long-term perspective; China's development as an example.
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=000E5878-3E45-1CC 6-B4A8809EC588EEDF

Future Studies: An Interdisciplinary Vehicle for Space Science Education
Essay on futures studies' use in the space science curriculum which includes example methods, suggested reading, and three futures course descriptions.
http://vesuvius.jsc.nasa.gov/er/seh/future.html

Innovation Watch
Follows developments in science, technology, business, society and the environment and assesses their impact.
http://www.innovationwatch.com

Be Afraid
Provides forecasts of scientific and social developments; tracks cutting edge technology like nanotechnology and genetics; offers insight into changes in near future lifestyles.
http://www.sageous.com/beafraid.html