1969 versus 2019: How our world has come full circle
Some things have changed, others haven't
LIFESTYLE 2019
If you believe those who fail to understand history are doomed to repeat it, then you might want to look back 50 years. The year 1969 was a tumultuous one politically, a revolutionary one socially, and an astonishing one scientifically. This coming year has the makings of just that, as geopolitical storms brew between world leaders, an angry populace lets loose, and technology surpasses our imagination.
Here's how 1969 reflects on 2019, and how it feels like we're going in circles.