Anticipations Chapter 3 Part 2

The H. G. Wells Library · Jun 25, 2026 · 31m · transcript

In which the emergence of a new, scientifically educated class of mechanics and engineers is anticipated, poised to replace the old craftsmanship and transform the social fabric with adaptability and intelligence. Yet this hopeful vision must contend with entrenched trade union conservatism, obsolete political institutions, and reactionary traditions that obscure the progress of both industry and governance in the face of a rapidly changing mechanical world.