Table 1 An example of identifying future events in a fictional text
From: Toward computer-supported semi-automated timelines of future events
Type | Input |
|---|---|
Temporal space | In 2040, Brazil will be at the forefront of environmental sustainability. According to experts, by 2025, Brazil will have reached the same level as other nations in implementing green technologies. By 2030, Brazil will surpass Europe’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and preserve natural resources. For the year 2040, Brazil will be at the forefront of the clean energy and conservation industry. |
Future-indicating terms | In 2040, Brazil will be at the forefront of environmental sustainability. According to experts, by 2025, Brazil will have reached the same level as other nations in implementing green technologies. By 2030, Brazil will surpass Europe’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and preserve natural resources. For the year 2040, Brazil will be at the forefront of the clean energy and conservation industry. |
Event | In 2040, Brazil will be at the forefront of environmental sustainability. According to experts, by 2025, Brazil will have reached the same level as other nations in implementing green technologies. By 2030, Brazil will surpass Europe’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and preserve natural resources. For the year 2040, Brazil will be at the forefront of the clean energy and conservation industry. |