The potential of the new technology created in the early 20th century sparked a variety of reactions in society. Some people have embraced the changes, others have resisted the developments, and still others have remained in the middle. Filippo Tommaso Marinetti's work, “The Futurist Manifesto”, embraces the rapid transformation of society. His world is made up of fast, powerful cars and young, strong citizens. The Manifesto also describes an aggressive, violent and unjust world, devoid of any morality. Edgar Rice Burroughs is another author whose work, A Princess of Mars, addresses the future and its possibilities. It is the story of John Carter, an American Civil War veteran, who is mysteriously transported to Mars or Barsoom and goes through a series of trials and triumphs with the different Martian natives. It may initially seem to fit Marinetti's vision of the future because it is set on another planet, technology has advanced, and violence is prevalent on the planet. However, Burroughs actually criticizes the very qualities Marinetti praised. For example, Burroughs discredits the use of violence for violence's sake and the lack of family unity. He also recognizes the destructive potential of technology, which Marinetti does not consider for the future. After careful analysis, it can be established that Burroughs is not one of the futurists described by Marinetti. At first glance, Burroughs' mentality seems in agreement with Marinetti's futurist world. Burroughs' protagonist, John Carter, seems to physically correspond to Marinetti's futurist ideal because he is six feet tall, strong, and remains relatively young at thirty. You... middle of paper...", Marinetti does not express uncertainties; rather he presents a future with unlimited possibilities. On the contrary, for many people it was very disturbing not to know what would happen in the future. In modern times we have experienced the advancements of technology mentioned by Marinetti, such as space exploration, but we have also seen its destructive capabilities in the atomic bomb. Today there is a great sense of uncertainty due to inventions such as the Internet. Unfortunately, with the decrease in the feeling of uncertainty comes also the decline of the experience of wonder and intrigue of what the future holds for us. Works Cited Burroughs, Edgar Rice. A Princess of Mars. New York: Penguin Books, 2007. Marinetti, Filippo Tommaso, “Il Manifesto Futurista”. 1909. Italian Fascisms. Adrian Lyttleton. London: Cape, 1973. 209-215.