Summary: “There are two ways to say ‘The future is now’: you can say it optimistically, like, ‘The future is now! Isn't that cool?’ Or you could be like, ‘The future is now, and we're totally screwed.’” <a href="http://roseeveleth.com/" target="_blank">Rose Eveleth</a>, of the future-envisioning podcast <a href="https://www.flashforwardpod.com/" target="_blank">Flash Forward</a>, tracks the past and present of one of her favourite phrases. Find out more about this episode at <a href="http://theallusionist.org/future" target="_blank">theallusionist.org/future</a>. The all new Allusionist live show, No Title, is touring in New Zealand and Australia. Visit <a href="http://theallusionist.org/events" target="_blank">theallusionist.org/events </a>for information about venues, dates and tickets for shows in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and a couple more TBA Australian cities. The Allusionist's online home is <a href="http://theallusionist.org/" target="_blank">theallusionist.org</a>. Stay in touch at <a href="http://twitter.com/allusionistshow" target="_blank">twitter.com/allusionistshow</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/allusionistshow" target="_blank">facebook.com/allusionistshow</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/allusionistshow" target="_blank">instagram.com/allusionistshow</a>. The Allusionist is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX, a collective of the finest podcasts on the interwaves. Find them all at <a href="http://radiotopia.fm" target="_blank">radiotopia.fm</a>. In April 2019, the Allusionist is sponsored by: • <a href="http://squarespace.com/allusion" target="_blank">Squarespace</a>, your one-stop shop for creating and running a good-looking and well-working website. Go to <a href="http://squarespace.com/allusion" target="_blank">squarespace.com/allusion</a> for a free trial, and use the code ALLUSION to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. • <a href="http://bombas.com/allusionist" target="_blank">Bombas</a>, socks that won’t let you - or themselves - down. Buy your expertly engineered socks at <a href="http://bombas.com/allusionist" target="_blank">bombas.com/allusionist</a> and get 20% off your first purchase. • <a href="http://babbel.com" target="_blank">Babbel</a>, the app that teaches you a new language with confidence. If you’re in the USA, text ALLUSIONIST to 484848 to try a Babbel lesson for free.
