‘Deadly New Disease’: 1998 Poll of Americans’ Predictions for Future Were ‘Surprisingly Prescient’
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/deadly-new-disease-1998-poll-of-americans-predictions-for-future-were-surprisingly-prescient/
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hansolo@lemmy.today · 24 pts · 258d
Did they mention anything about "deadly old diseases" coming back as well due to political reasons?
And in 1998, the US had only admitted AIDS was real for barely a decade. So it would seem logical to expect more new diseases down the line.
treadful@lemmy.zip · 18 pts · 258d
More people thought cancer would be cured than the US starting another full scale war.
swearengen@sopuli.xyz · 15 pts · 258d
That sentiment sums up the average persons outlook in the 90s well. We overdosed on optimism.