People have always thought about what is hidden behind the horizon for them - about the future. How did philosophers, theologians and scientists imagine the future? And in general, how does homo sapiens collectively think about the future and try to create it? And how do other species do it living beings, from bacteria to baobabs and bats, that use complex biochemical and neurological mechanisms? What are the futures, both immediate and billions of years distant from us? And will the end of times ever come? This and much more is discussed in book by modern historian and philosopher David Christian. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.