My Dad - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The transcript reflects on the optimistic expectations following the end of a war, where people hoped for a future without wars, poverty, poor housing, or unemployment. However, 40 years later, the reality is starkly different, with advancements in technology being used for warfare, such as inventing spaceships that drop bombs.

What significant change does the speaker mention that has occurred over the past 40 years?

What current technological efforts are mentioned in contrast to the post-war expectations?