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"A new book from the Economist out this week argues strongly that we
can look forward to a world that in coming decades will be richer,
healthier, more connected, more sustainable, more innovative, better
educated, and with less inequality between rich and poor and between men
and women.
"Daniel Franklin, co-editor of Megachange: The World
in 2050 and business affairs editor at the Economist, told the Today
programme's Sarah Montague that 'the Armageddon industry makes a lot of
noise... but underestimates our ability to adapt and be inventive'.
"He added that we also adapt to any dangers that new technologies may bring."
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