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Future Technology

Let's face it, we've let science fiction down. We were supposed to have flying cars or a robot apocalypse by now, and the most futuristic things we've managed to produce are touch screens and voice commands. Granted, we have taken huge leaps forward in certain areas, communications particularly. Cracked ran a very interesting article a few weeks ago about substances that seem to defy conventional knowledge. These, along with other materials being developed (such as stain and germ resistant surfaces) appear to be opening the door to discoveries worthy of the speculations put forth by 20th century futurists. Time for the Q&A: What 'future' technology do you think will be within our grasp in let's say, the next twenty years? Out of existing technologies, which deserve more focus and attention from scientists? Of the various technologies presented by sci-fi, which should we avoid? As for me, I believe more attention and funds should be devoted to solar energy. The sun has an almost incomprehensible amount of current and potential energy. I can't recall the exact details, but I remember reading about someone on the west coast who proposed a solar roadway initiative, essentially replacing the nation's highways (and perhaps parking lots) with solar panels. Needless to say, this would provide more than enough energy for the US and beyond. Though the upfront cost would be intimidating, the initiative would pay for itself in the long run, simultaneously creating a plethora of jobs. A better understanding of solar power coupled with extensive stem cell research and more practical 3D printing (also extremely important areas), would make long-term spaceflight and by extension colonization, possible. As far as a more recent development in the 20-year window, I'd love to see wireless electricity come to fruition. This would have a huge impact on day to day life, and would be a very noticeable step forward.

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  • We're on the brink of cracking how to do Nuclear Fusion, which would make solar energy obsolete (and all other forms, for that matter). We already have flying cars (and bikes), we have so much that's come up in just the last 60 years it's daunting. Technologically we're so far ahead right now that it's impossible to keep up with everything. Like shit, we are now able to clone someone's organ and replace their malfunctioning one with it, or even use "ghost organs" which are organs without DNA so when it's implanted the receiver's DNA implants into it and treats it like nothing happened so they don't need to worry about the body rejecting it. We even cured AIDS! Like, holy hell.

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    • Personally I think that drone technology needs to be perfected. Now, before you go full retard, this is why: Drone technology automates transportation. Driverless cars, and pilotless planes all are made possible by drone tech. This leads me to step 2. The next thing we need is perfected recycling technology. It needs to be simple, and completely automated. Finally, home based 3D printing for small goods, and automated factories for big items. Factories that can build anything. Add this up and anyone in the world can have any item they want for next to nothing. Automate food production and these steps effectively kill both communism and capitalism as working concepts. At least until the drones become aware and kill us...

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      • Cos were going to be a future citizens, technology experts may manufacturer assistant robots and magnetic vehicles. Probably in the year 2050.

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      • Edited by Fruit: 1/6/2014 10:15:43 AM
        All we need is Fusion and then we'll be set! Unlimited clean and renewable energy go! Well, not renewable, just limitless >.>

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        • The guy who made starlite is a complete -blam!-

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          • Ohh and those teleports in star trek are a long long way of thats even if its predicted to be possibles. Stephen Hawking theorised that there is not enough energy in the universe for it to be done

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            • Loads: (ill list what i can remember) 3D printing of complex organs Renewable solar energy Quantum computers for the public New faster spaceships Iphone 25 Swapping out your genes Advances in stem cell research Even more treatments, methods of detection and hopefully a cure for cancer If i find more ill comeback

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              • That's crazy.

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