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Forecast for the future

How far will technology advance in 20, 30, even 50 years from now? How will it affect our lives? Here are some technologies and scenarios predicted by science fiction writers, futurists, technology experts, me and you.

Artificial Intelligence

  • Intelligent machines

  • The Singularity

  • Machines/robots given rights

  • Planet sized A.I. machine

Robotics

  • Personal/care giving/cleaning robots

  • Robot partners (wife/husband)

  • Exoskeletons

  • Robots controlled remotely with mind link

  • Robot pets and animals

Computers

  • Computers equivalent to the human brain

  • Nanoscale computers everywhere

  • Self editing software

  • Mind-reading computers

  • Holographic touch screen computers

Electronics

  • Holographic TV on your wrist

  • Voice/brain command over computers and appliances

  • Contact lens displays/computers

  • Nuclear powered devices

  • Intelligent jewelry

  • Self-charging electronics

  • Powered suits that multiply human capabilities

Extracts from: http://www.futureforall.org/whatspossible.htm

Activity 14. Speak of the predictions you like best/least. Give reasons of your choice.

Activity 15. What would you like to be invented in your lifetime and why?

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