The memory of the future

Abstract

Purpose

Reflection on the trend towards recycling knowledge without realising it, and on not recognising past achievements.

Design/methodology/approach

Poetic exploration.

Findings

Provides a reflection on the tendency to forget or ignore what has already been achieved and to present its rediscovery as a fresh gain. Comments on the social and cultural cost of re‐invention without real new learning.

Research limitations/implications

Offers a subjective and artistic comment on the implications of shallow learning.

Originality/value

A unique view of a future world in which society fails to acknowledge or value what has already been discovered.

Citation

Lenthen, S. (2005), "The memory of the future", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 158-159. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513570510584728