Films prompt futuristic discussions

“If you’re gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?” said Michael J. Fox in the movie Back to the Future.

The hugely popular film, Back to the Future from the 80s, has made a large amount of predictions that have come true.

Some of the correct predictions that exist today include: handless wireless video games (Xbox Kinect), many 3D movies and sequels (Taken), hand held computers (iPads and Tablets), video conferencing (Skype and FaceTime), self-lacing shoes, (Nike) and most importantly, people being consumed with personal devices.

Out of all of the subjects, technology and communication were the most recurring.

“I think you are going to see technology everywhere in everything. I think it’s going to be a normal and regular thing that we are going to be able to control so much from our phones,” said English teacher Tom New.

The movie makes people wonder what kind of things and inventions there will be in the future. Many feel there will be personal self-helping gadgets, medical advancements, and space.

“I think it would be very cool to see space travel become more available to normal people in the future. Anyone that says they don’t want to go to space is probably lying to you,” said senior Aaron Pierce.

The movie also related how people will communicate. Based on recent arguments concerning technology use, some believe communication has turned into a problem.

“Technology is a necessity to continue to discover new ideas, medical advancements and treatments, but the social aspects of technology and the way people use it inappropriately is a very scary thing,” said science department chair Laura Bertermann.

In today’s world, communication has become a vital part of everyday life.

“One person can only imagine so many things, but when you put a group of people together, those people can come up with an infinite number of ideas,” said technology education teacher Greg Geiger. “You’re going to get all sorts of stuff. Whatever people imagine will come true, and it has always been the case.”