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Eight Technologies That Will Change the World

Posted by michael on from the better-stronger-faster dept.

lostincyberspace writes "This story looks at existing advanced technologies, and contemplates how they may combine in the future to create the technology of 70's TV shows. Sensors + Mobile Power + Biomanufacturing = ... Bionics. ("We have the technology") The most fascinating part is that all of these new technologies seem like they'll be available in the not too distant future."

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  1. Cognitronics by IxnayOnTheIxnay · · Score: 5, Funny

    This tech will allow people to "drive a car simply by thinking about doing so" Of course, thinking about driving will be an entirely new skill, now only inherent in about 10% of the population.

  2. Business 2.0 Front Cover by donnacha · · Score: 5, Funny


    With regard to the front cover's question, overlayed on possibly the smuggest Bill Gates photo I've ever seen:

    "How To Beat Him"

    I'm hoping that the answer boils down to "with a large wooden bat, spiked with rusty nails".

  3. Re:technologies of 70s TV shows? by BLAMM! · · Score: 5, Funny

    Where's my flying egg?

  4. Re:Future Soldiers by Skevin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Made of carbon nanotubes?

    Well, what's going to happen if you want to snap a picture of them?


    Solomon

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