"The intelligent minority of this world will mark 1 January 2001 as the real beginning of the 21st century and the Third Millennium."
- Arthur C. ClarkeRenowned futurist and science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke had distinct perspectives on how society might change in the years to come. "While many celebrated the beginning of the new millennium at the turn of the year 2000 to 2001, a thoughtful minority would consider another date as the true beg…