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But not knowing the future they are suicide.
We’ve lived believing not knowing the future made life difficult.
«not knowing the future.»
But not knowing the future is what allows people to dream.
The success of modern science gave rise to the idea that this is always true: not knowing the future can always be traced back to not knowing something about the present.
Успех современной науки обусловил возникновение идеи о том, что следующее всегда истинно: незнание будущего всегда можно связать с незнанием чего-то из настоящего.
The success of modern science gave rise to the idea that this is always true: not knowing the future can always be traced back to not knowing something about the present.
Успех современной науки породил идею, что это всегда так: не зная о будущем, можно всегда упускать из виду, не зная о настоящем.
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pre·cog·ni·tion
(prē′kŏg-nĭsh′ən)
n.
Knowledge of something in advance of its occurrence, especially by extrasensory perception; clairvoyance.
pre·cog′ni·tive adj.
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precognition
(ˌpriːkɒɡˈnɪʃən)
[C17: from Late Latin praecognitiō foreknowledge, from praecognoscere to foresee, from prae before + cognoscere to know, ascertain]
precognitive adj
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pre•cog•ni•tion
(ˌpri kɒgˈnɪʃ ən)
n.
knowledge of a future event or situation, esp. through extrasensory means.
[1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin]
pre•cog′ni•tive (-ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv) adj.
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precognition
1. A form of clairvoyance which in this case is an inner paranormal knowledge of the future.
2. The ability to predict the future using extrasensory perception.
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Proverbs 27:1
Do not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring forth.
Ecclesiastes 11:6
Sow your seed in the morning and do not be idle in the evening, for you do not know whether morning or evening sowing will succeed, or whether both of them alike will be good.
Ecclesiastes 8:7
If no one knows what will happen, who can tell him when it will happen?
James 4:14
Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.
Genesis 27:2
Isaac said, “Behold now, I am old and I do not know the day of my death.
Ecclesiastes 9:12
Moreover, man does not know his time: like fish caught in a treacherous net and birds trapped in a snare, so the sons of men are ensnared at an evil time when it suddenly falls on them.
Psalm 39:6
“Surely every man walks about as a phantom;
Surely they make an uproar for nothing;
He amasses riches and does not know who will gather them.
Joshua 8:14
It came about when the king of Ai saw it, that the men of the city hurried and rose up early and went out to meet Israel in battle, he and all his people at the appointed place before the desert plain. But he did not know that there was an ambush against him behind the city.
Nehemiah 4:11
Our enemies said, “They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work.”
Isaiah 47:11
“But evil will come on you
Which you will not know how to charm away;
And disaster will fall on you
For which you cannot atone;
And destruction about which you do not know
Will come on you suddenly.
Acts 20:22
And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,
Genesis 43:7
But they said, “The man questioned particularly about us and our relatives, saying, ‘Is your father still alive? Have you another brother?’ So we answered his questions. Could we possibly know that he would say, ‘Bring your brother down’?”
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The future is uncertain. We know the past. We know the present. We do not know the future. We can be 100% sure or certain about the past and the present. But we can never be 100% certain about the future. In English there are several structures and tenses to talk about the future. It is usually the degree of certainty about the future that decides our choice of structure or tense.
In this lesson we look at four of the most common ways to talk about the future, followed by a summary and then a quiz to check your understanding.
Although we often talk about «future tense», technically there are no future tense in English — only different ways of talking about the future, using special constructions, other tenses or modal verbs.
will
One of the most common ways to talk about the future is with will, for example: I will call you tonight. We often call this the «future simple tense», but technically there are no future tenses in English. In this construction, the word will is a modal auxiliary verb.
Here are the three main ways that we use will to talk about the future.
No plan
We use will when there is no prior plan or decision to do something before we speak. We make the decision at the time of speaking. Look at these examples:
- Hold on. I‘ll get a pen.
- We will see what we can do to help you.
- Maybe we‘ll stay in and watch television tonight.
In these examples, we had no firm plan before speaking. The decision was made at the time of speaking.
We often use will with the verb think:
- I think I‘ll go to the gym tomorrow.
- I think I‘ll have a holiday next year.
- I don’t think I‘ll buy that car.
Prediction
We often use will to make a prediction about the future. Again, there is no firm plan. We are saying what we think will happen. Here are some examples:
- It will rain tomorrow.
- People won’t go to Jupiter before the 22nd century.
- Who do you think will get the job?
be
The verb be is an exception with will. Even when we have a very firm plan, and we are not speaking spontaneously, we can use will with be. Look at these examples:
- I will be in London tomorrow.
- There will be 50 people at the party.
- The meeting will be at 9.30 am.
The verb be is always exceptional!
going to
Intention
We use the special going to construction when we have the intention to do something before we speak. We have already made a decision before speaking. Look at these examples:
- I have won $1,000. I am going to buy a new TV.
- We’re not going to see my mother tomorrow.
- When are you going to go on holiday?
In these examples, we had an intention or plan before speaking. The decision was made before we spoke.
Prediction
We often use going to to make a prediction about the future. Our prediction is based on evidence. We are saying what seems sure to happen. Here are some examples:
- The sky is very black. It is going to snow.
- It’s 8.30! You’re going to miss the train!
- I crashed the company car. My boss isn’t going to be very happy!
In these examples, the present situation (black sky/the time/damaged car) gives us a good idea of what is going to happen.
- We use will for prediction when we have no real evidence: «It will rain tomorrow.» (It’s my feeling but I can’t be sure.)
- We use going to for prediction when there is some real evidence: «It’s going to rain.» (There’s a big, black cloud in the sky and if it doesn’t rain I’ll be very surprised.)
Present Continuous for Plan
We often use the present continuous tense to talk about the future. Of course, we normally use the present continuous to talk about action happening in the present, but if we add a future word, we can use it to talk about the future. (By «future word» we mean words or expressions like tomorrow, next week, in June. The future word may be clearly expressed or understood from the context.)
Sometimes there is no real difference between an intention (going to) and a plan (present continuous). In this case, it doesn’t matter which we use.
- We’re going to paint the bedroom tomorrow.
- We’re painting the bedroom tomorrow.
We use the present continuous only when a plan exists before we speak. Look at these examples:
- Mary is taking her music exam next year.
- They can’t play tennis with you tomorrow. They‘re working.
- We‘re going to the theatre on Friday.
Present Simple for Schedule
When an event is on a schedule or timetable (for example, the take-off time for a plane), we often use the present simple to express the future. We usually also use a future phrase (expressed or understood) like tomorrow, at 6.30pm, next week.
Only a few verbs are used in this way, for example:
- be, open, close, begin, start, end, finish, arrive, come, leave, return
Look at these sentences:
- The train leaves Detroit at 9pm tonight.
- John starts work next week.
- Tomorrow is Thursday.
Future Time: Summary
When we speak, we choose the tense that we use. This is important in English, because the tense we choose expresses more than just a simple fact. When we speak about the future, the tense we choose can express how we «see» the future, even our personal feelings about the future. It certainly expresses what we believe to be the probability (the chance, the reality) of something happening or whether we have already decided to do it.
This table gives a simple scale of probability for each structure. It is not exact because language is not a science, and there are many variables. This table should help you to think about the «concept» of the future in English. This concept does not exist in all languages, but it is rather important in English.
| % probability (before speaking) of event happening | structure | used for | example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | will | no plan | Don’t get up. I’ll answer the phone. |
| 70% | going to | intention | We’re going to watch TV tonight. |
| 90% | present continuous | plan | I’m taking my exam in June. |
| 99.999% | present simple | schedule | My plane takes off at 6.00am tomorrow. |
It is impossible in English to express the future with 100% certainty. (The speakers of any language that can do this must all be trillionaires!)