The time travel question everyone has thought about. The past is full of history you could see for yourself. The future is full of answers and inventions nobody has seen yet. Would you rather look back or look ahead?
The case for “Travel to the past”
- You could see the pyramids being built.
- Meeting famous people from history would be amazing.
- You already know what the past looks like, so it feels safer.
The case for “Travel to the future”
- You could see flying cars and new technology.
- You would find out how the world changes.
- You might bring back ideas that help people today.
Who picks which side
History lovers, readers and fans of old movies usually pick the past. Tech fans, gamers and science lovers usually pick the future. A surprising number of people choose the future simply because they want to know how their own story turns out.
Our take
The future is our pick. The past is in books and museums, but the future is a total mystery. Just imagine seeing how today's big problems got solved.
Keep the debate going
Make it harder: you can only go once, and you can only stay for one day.
Make it harder
- You can only watch, not talk to anyone.
- You can bring back one object.
- You stay there for a full year.
In one line: History buff or future fan. Find more like it in our icebreaker would you rather questions.
Frequently asked questions
Which trip would be safer?
The past might feel safer because we know what happened, but it also had fewer comforts. The future is a complete mystery, which some find exciting and others find scary.
Where would you go first?
Past travelers often pick ancient Egypt or the age of dinosaurs. Future travelers often pick 100 or 1,000 years from now to see how cities and technology change.
