{
  "id": 3433981,
  "title": "Why the Future Always Looks Like It Has More Time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/why-the-future-always-looks-like-it-has-more-time",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T05:15:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/sumit0rn/why-the-future-always-looks-like-it-has-more-time-3340"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The article discusses why we often believe the future will have more time and opportunities. From our current perspective, the future seems very attractive because we only see the positive aspects like more freedom, independence, opportunities and resources. However, we don't feel the downsides like deadlines, exhaustion, responsibilities or the quick passing of time, which are invisible when we're not actually living that life. This comparison between our present reality and imagined future is misleading.\n\nThe article argues that we should not trust the phrase \"I'll do it later\" because future us may have different problems and less spare time. Today, we know exactly what our current responsibilities are, while future us is uncertain. Every year that passes gives life more opportunities to become complicated.\n\nThe author suggests learning from people who are already in the field you want to pursue, not just your own imagination. Talking to adults about their experiences after work and what their life is actually like can provide a more realistic perspective. The article advises not to blindly copy the average person, but understand what future path might demand.",
  "summary": "Bro, I think the reason we keep telling ourselves, “I'll start coding when I get into college” , is because the future looks ridiculously attractive from where we're standing right now. And honestly, it makes sense. When you're looking at the future from the present, you mostly see the pros . You imagine college and think: More freedom. More independence. More opportunities. More time. More…",
  "key_points": [
    "Future often appears more time-rich due to unseen downsides.",
    "\"I'll do it later\" assumes future self has same resources.",
    "Real-life experiences offer more accurate future perspective."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Recognising the disparity between our idealised future and present reality can prompt a more informed approach to planning and decision-making, leveraging insights from those already in our desired field.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}