In the 1950s, a group of South Australians, including Rohan Rivett, Geoffrey Dutton, Max Harris, and Professor Norval Morris, wrote letters to the unborn, predicting the future of their society. These letters, recorded for a weekly radio special, offer a fascinating glimpse into the concerns and hopes of the time. Despite the lack of cultural impact, the letters provide valuable insights into the societal issues of the 1950s, such as overpopulation, racial conflict, and the potential for nuclear war. The writers' predictions, some of which have come true, highlight the challenges and opportunities that have shaped our world. The Black Swans series, inspired by these letters, explores the accuracy of their predictions and the impact on our understanding of the future.
