I Look Forward To

Can we end war by 2050? - A discussion with Matt Ridley and Phil Bowermaster

Ever since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the number of armed conflicts around the world has been steadily declining, and continues to do so. Is warfare really part of human nature or will it vanish in the future because circumstances allow it? Author Matt Ridley and Phil Bowermaster elaborate.

Four Brain Controlled Devices – The Coming Mind Power Wave

In the near future, you'll be able to drive a car, send email or play video games using nothing but your thoughts. The number of doors which a well functioning brain-computer interface could open are nearly limitless. Here is but a small selection of areas where it is being applied right now.

Food in the future – Cleaner, cheaper and healthier

Nutrition will take on new dimensions in the future, that much is certain. But in which particular ways will we change what and how we eat? Here’s a quick look at some ideas that may revolutionize food, if we’ll only let them.

A Peek into the Future of the TV – Flexible “Roll-up” Screens, Holograms and Contact Lens TVs

As with almost every other piece of consumer electronics, the television technology is on an accelerating track of development. The way we watch TV and movies will change beyond recognition in the coming decade. Here are some of the breakthroughs in store.

Ebook Launch: 9 Things to Look Forward to in 2030

Friends,

Today I am pleased to launch my new e-guide 9 Things to Look Forward to in 2030. I am very excited to share this with you - free of charge.

What will your life be like in 2030? Will you fly or drive to work? Will you take holidays in space? How long will you live? How will cities look? Is your girlfriend made in a factory?

The book introduces nine aspects of life in 2030 that we can look forward to, as well as interviews with Aubrey de Grey, George Dvorsky, Michael Anissimov, Phil Bowermaster, Aaron Saenz and David Pearce.

The guide also includes two bonus chapters:  

The Single Most Significant Technological Development in the Next 20 Years

and

8 Ways in Which the Human Condition is Improving.

To get your copy of 9 Things to Look Forward to in 2030, simply fill in your email address here and I'll send it to you.

I hope you enjoy this, and feel free to share it with anyone.

Best wishes,

Christian

 

 

When Will Life Expectancy Reach 200 Years? Aubrey de Grey and David Brin Disagree in Interview.

Should we pursue human immortality or are the obstacles to avoiding death simply too large? Aubrey de Grey and David Brin had conflicting answers when I asked them in which decade they think medicine will enable a human life expectancy of 200 years.

Chinese Build 15 Story Hotel in 2+4 Days – Watch the Time Lapse Video

It is astonishing to see how efficiently a country can run when there are no trade unions. The video below shows the construction of the 15 story Ark Hotel, which was assembled using prefabricated parts in June this year. A 200 man strong construction team, consisting of both day and night shifts, worked without interruption for six days to complete the job in record time.

Top 7 Most Human-like Robots – Some Quite Sexy

So you thought authentic-looking robots were still many years away? Think again.

I guess if you ask Japanese men to design a robot, you shouldn’t be surprised that they come out so easy on the eyes.

Here's my list, and feel free to disagree with my ranking in the comments section.

5 Space Bloggers on When Humans Will Settle outside of Earth

One world is not enough and humans won’t confine themselves to earth forever. At some point, we’ll begin to inhabit other parts of the universe. But how far away is that? I asked space bloggers Mike Simonsen, Irene Klotz, Ian O’Neill Chris Dann and Leonard David to answer this question, and here’s what they said.

 1. Ian O’Neill - Publisher of Astroengine.com and also the space producer for Discovery News.

"To be honest, this is a very tricky question. But my opinion is that the outlook isn't good as there is little political incentive to send humans anywhere in the solar system, especially to another world to colonize.

(Video) The iLens - A Peek Into Apple's Plans for Augmented Reality

Featuring photographic memory (literally), night vision, augmented reality operative system and binoculars, the iLens will surely transform our lives. No question will go unanswered.

Watch the video below! This could spell the end for Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

I want to know:  In what ways do you think this will change our societies? Leave a comment below!