How did we get to where we are today, and how can we best move forward positively from here? In this perceptive and accessible investigation, Richard Smith puts the shape of recent centuries into context and proposes how a better future could be forged with simple common sense reforms of our democracies, everyday lives, economy, and use of resources and technology. A Future World Vision also explores the implications of the possible arrival of extra-terrestrials, 'free energy' devices and spiritual shifts, and looks at how to fairly deal with global conflicts, population crises and the rise of conspiracy theories, in this timely and insightful guide to 21st century dilemmas. Author Richard Smith has been involved in the ophthalmic optics industry for many years and has visited 25% of UN-recognised countries. He was one of the founder members of The Parallel Community project. Richard stood as an independent parliamentary candidate in Cornwall for the 2005 UK General Election.The foreword to the book is provided by Andy Thomas, one of the world's leading truth and mysteries researchers and author of the acclaimed books The Truth Agenda and Conspiracies, amongst several other titles. Andy widely lectures around the world and has made many TV and radio appearances.