humanity
The evolution of humanity, from one advancement to the next.
Smart cities, smarter robots: the future of social AI
Experienced and written by this human: Susan Fourtané, a science and technology journalist with over 18 years of experience professionally writing and reporting on artificial intelligence and robotics innovation.
By Susan Fourtané about a year ago in Futurism
Designer Babies and Genetic Engineering: Pros, Cons, and Ethical Debates
Advancements in genetic engineering have unlocked possibilities once considered science fiction. One of the most debated innovations is the concept of “designer babies,” where parents can potentially choose traits for their children, from disease resistance to physical and intellectual attributes. While the potential is groundbreaking, the risks and ethical concerns surrounding this technology are equally significant. This article explores the science, benefits, risks, and ethical implications of designer babies to provide a balanced understanding of this emerging field.
By Marveline Merababout a year ago in Futurism
Repeated Failure
A New Dawn: From Failure to Triumph Iftikhar's process was not a direct one. It was set apart by incalculable miseries and frustrations. However, through faithful assurance and the help of his friends and family, he rose successful. His example of overcoming adversity is a demonstration of the force of flexibility and the human soul.
By Iftikhar Akramabout a year ago in Futurism
2050
I feel utterly useless. There is no longer anything for me to do. I'm the type of person who likes working with their hands and likes feeling as though I've finished something. All those things people did that offered a sense of accomplishment are gone now. Manual work is all done by machines. People just occupy space. Sure, there is work for scientists, programmers, or inventors, but not for the average person who likes working with their hands. Humans have been made redundant. It wasn't always like this.
By Mark Gagnonabout a year ago in Futurism
We Hang in the Balance
My life goes on even though Dennis is gone. I lost him to the worst flu epidemic in the history of the world. It began in November 2047 right after the bombs were dropped and had wiped out half the world population by the spring of 2049. Dennis got sick in August 2049 and I lost him 6 weeks later. Now it is March 2050 and I don’t know where to begin.
By Barbara Gode Wilesabout a year ago in Futurism
Belts with Holes are Dead
In 2050 the fall of man was brought about not by a nuclear holocaust or alien invasion, nor by a biological agent unleashing a zombie plague or a global economic collapse, but rather by an event so mundane, so random, so seemingly inconsequential that not even the wisest of men could have predicted it. This is the world of belts with holes are dead. A world ended when the last belt with holes suddenly disappeared from our planet earth. A hellish nightmarescape where the ability to keep one’s pants up even if they are too large is no longer an option for most. The rich seclude themselves in future belt enclaves where they live in relative luxury and wear whatever size pants within +/- two sizes they desire while the poor live in squalor, suffering from constant pants droppage or doing anything they can to just get by. The lowest of these, the so called “below the knee cutters” are the worst off by far. Their misery was so great that they actually took scissors to every pair of pants they owned and cut them off below the knees. Sick I know, do not read on if you are faint of heart. The only hope left are the so called Pioneers of Future Belts. Will they arrive in time to save our once beautiful planet and usher in a utopian paradise where everyone, regardless of means, can choose to wear whatever pants they want, no matter the waist size or inseam length? These stories represent the collected works of just some of the people who lived through those dark times. Pray their future does not become our own.
By Everyday Junglistabout a year ago in Futurism
The Future in Harmony
In the year 2050, the city of Los Angeles was unlike anything Elara had imagined as a child. Skyscrapers gleamed with eco-friendly materials, sidewalks were lined with greenery that filtered the air, and everywhere, self-driving vehicles flowed like a peaceful river, with no honking, no road rage, no rush. The city’s streets had become as serene as any countryside road, thanks to the advancements in technology and a shift in cultural values. Gone were the days of frenetic traffic jams and noise pollution. Instead, this was a world of connection and ease, where people were free to focus on each other, their surroundings, or simply themselves.
By Faceless Limabout a year ago in Futurism
Do you still think Astrology is Sci-Fi?
Not a lot of people know this, but my very first "side gig" was as a Fortune Teller named Zoe Mav. I would read palms, tarot cards, crystals, and analyze astrology charts for those mystics who were either entertained by the idea or were true wiccans. Many faithful scientists called my interest in such "occult" practices "hogwash" and said that astrology was not as truthful as astronomy. After acing Astronomy in college, I put Zoe Mav on the shelf as I pursued a teaching career. I kept my eye on both Astrology and Astronomy, and through the years I discovered that quacks are found in both practices. I guess the new millenium isn't so much a search for truth as having to hone skills in deciphering the difference between useful journalism and/or literature as opposed to "fake news" or "misleading ad campaigns". Science has proven to be as flaky as any other once revered and upheld subject. Sorry if that disappoints you.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Futurism
