A newspaper, Mansfield News-Journal, in 1963, published a bold prediction: someday, people would carry their phones in their pockets. At the time, the idea seemed absurd—phones were bulky, wired devices limited to homes and offices.
As one can see today, we carry not just mobile phones but powerful smartphones capable of video calls, internet access, and AI-powered apps. It’s fascinating to see how what was once considered impossible has become important part of everyday life.
This raises an important question: what current ‘crazy’ predictions about the future might actually come true? Could it be flying cars, life on Mars, or AI doctors?
If you were around in 1963, would you have believed this prediction?
See the 1963 publication below:
