What changes in the 21st century?

Warhammer · 01-08-2009, 12:45 PM

In the 18th century, we saw the development of the theory of gravity, as well as the development of the steam engine.

In the 19th century, we saw horses give way to the iron horse, and that in turn give way to the first automobiles at the end of the century.

In the 20th century, we saw the development of flight, which led to spacecraft. We saw the development of the computer which revolutionized information technology.

So what changes are we going to see in the 21st century?

Young Drachma · 01-08-2009, 12:46 PM

Aliens. Doh.

Dr. Sak · 01-08-2009, 12:49 PM

Hopefully the cure for such diseases as cancer.

Noop · 01-08-2009, 12:51 PM

I think we're going to live for a long time honestly provided we don't destroy our environment or kill ourselves in the process.

Mustang · 01-08-2009, 12:58 PM

I figure at some point, a small asteroid will enter our atmosphere and smoke 10 Million off the planet and from that point forward, we will put more effort into trying to find ways off the planet onto Mars and the Moon.

Or a Zombie Apocalypse

Greyroofoo · 01-08-2009, 01:07 PM

That calderra under Yellowstone is going to erupt, killing 95% of us.

DeToxRox · 01-08-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

I figure at some point, a small asteroid will enter our atmosphere and smoke 10 Million off the planet and from that point forward, we will put more effort into trying to find ways off the planet onto Mars and the Moon.

Or a Zombie Apocalypse

Count me in for the Zombie Apocalypse.

MJ4H · 01-08-2009, 01:17 PM

Quantum technology and nano-technology is my guess.

Surtt · 01-08-2009, 01:19 PM

I think there will be great advances in both Biology and nano technology.

...

Which strangely enough, leads to zombies.

DaddyTorgo · 01-08-2009, 01:21 PM

I'd like to get all of our eggs out of this one basket. Well...I would if I cared about the survival of humanity. But frankly I haven't been all that impressed with us to this point. So I guess I'd like to be more impressed with us, and then see us get off this planet.

Dr. Sak · 01-08-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Surtt

Which strangely enough, leads to zombies.

sterlingice · 01-08-2009, 01:27 PM

I've wanted to start a big thread about this for a while- I have some ideas down on paper and they're a bit more in depth but I've never really put it to a thread. Maybe I'll do that later tonight or this weekend.

SI

MikeVic · 01-08-2009, 01:33 PM

Teleportation and discovering life on another planet.

Flasch186 · 01-08-2009, 01:36 PM

this century = class warfare

Surtt · 01-08-2009, 01:39 PM

I think a rebirth of the dark ages is just as likely as anything else.

Flasch186 · 01-08-2009, 01:43 PM

BTW when I say class warfare I mean us vs. the zombies.

DeToxRox · 01-08-2009, 01:44 PM

The real question is .. Would you kill yourself if you were infected by a zombie?

Mustang · 01-08-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I've wanted to start a big thread about this for a while- I have some ideas down on paper and they're a bit more in depth but I've never really put it to a thread. Maybe I'll do that later tonight or this weekend.

In the 21st Century, we see an end to procrastination.

Dr. Sak · 01-08-2009, 01:45 PM

Maybe we need to make a new quiz..."How would you fare in a zombie attack if they were all 5 year old kids"

Pumpy Tudors · 01-08-2009, 01:45 PM

sexcopters obv

sachmo71 · 01-08-2009, 01:46 PM

nanotubes in EVERYTHING

Surtt · 01-08-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flasch186

BTW when I say class warfare I mean us vs. the zombies.

Are you implying that zombies are second class citizens?

Noop · 01-08-2009, 01:50 PM

How would that zombie stuff work? Would they really be wanting to eat people and make them co-zombies?

billethius · 01-08-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Hopefully the cure for such diseases as cancer.

I hope not. There will be a lot of homeless old people if diseases stop killing them. The idea that we'll all die at some given point (likely in our 70s or 80s) allows us to plan to retire and live off of our savings for that amount of time. If you extend that indefinitely, we'll have to work into our 70s just to afford retirement.

cuervo72 · 01-08-2009, 02:00 PM

Toccer.

DanGarion · 01-08-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

How would that zombie stuff work? Would they really be wanting to eat people and make them co-zombies?

I know, what would the Zombies eat after they made everyone Zombies. Seems to me there is no benefit of making more Zombies...

DanGarion · 01-08-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by billethius

I hope not. There will be a lot of homeless old people if diseases stop killing them. The idea that we'll all die at some given point (likely in our 70s or 80s) allows us to plan to retire and live off of our savings for that amount of time. If you extend that indefinitely, we'll have to work into our 70s just to afford retirement.

Or people can finally wise up and allow someone to choose if they want to live or not.

lighthousekeeper · 01-08-2009, 02:04 PM

ootp2059
fm2059
tcy_v1

chesapeake · 01-08-2009, 02:14 PM

For the wealthy, body modifications. In some countries, you will be able to select, exclude or replace specific genes and sequences from your fertilized egg. On FOFC, the debate over this will lead to a massive flame war resulting in 3 bans.

Young Drachma · 01-08-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

Toccer.

Yes, indeed. It's long overdue.

Flasch186 · 01-08-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surtt

Are you implying that zombies are second class citizens?

3rd class.

1st class is the Jews
2nd class is all of you
3rd class is the zombies

Lathum · 01-08-2009, 03:16 PM

A cure for Jerry's kids.

MikeVic · 01-08-2009, 03:17 PM

I'm also going to say someone launches a nuclear weapon.

Autumn · 01-08-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lighthousekeeper

ootp2059
fm2059
tcy_v1

What, no Maximum Football?

Mustang · 01-08-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lighthousekeeper

ootp2059
fm2059
tcy_v1

Duke Nuke Em Forever.

Wait, sorry, you said 21st century, I'll attach to the 22nd century thread.

Mustang · 01-08-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

3rd class.

1st class is the Jews
2nd class is all of you
3rd class is the zombies

F'n Anti-Zombite

SackAttack · 01-08-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

I'm also going to say someone launches a nuclear weapon.

War...war never changes.

(Also, are you focusing on 'launches' as opposed to 'uses'?)

Lathum · 01-08-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

I'm also going to say someone launches a nuclear weapon.

directed at the Zombies

remper · 01-08-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanGarion

I know, what would the Zombies eat after they made everyone Zombies. Seems to me there is no benefit of making more Zombies...

Obviously, they'd start a "human farming" industry. With lots of profits to be had.

Mustang · 01-08-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

directed at the Zombies

Kill the zombies to create Feral Ghouls?

Just great...

mrsimperless · 01-08-2009, 04:23 PM

I would have to say nanotechnology and bioaugmentation will be two huge pieces of technology. The 20th century saw states gain the power to destroy the earth if they so desired. Unfortunately the 21st century will likely see similar power given to ordinary people, albeit in new and different forms.

st.cronin · 01-08-2009, 04:34 PM

The Singularity

mrsimperless · 01-08-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

The Singularity

I'd recommend reading some Roger Penrose for a nice opposite view of Kurzweil, although he can be a bit mathy. I do enjoy Kurzweil, but he's a tad optimistic IMO.

Jonathan Ezarik · 01-08-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by billethius

I hope not. There will be a lot of homeless old people if diseases stop killing them. The idea that we'll all die at some given point (likely in our 70s or 80s) allows us to plan to retire and live off of our savings for that amount of time. If you extend that indefinitely, we'll have to work into our 70s just to afford retirement.

Some of us are already going to have to work into our 70s to afford retirement. Hopefully by then, 70 will be the new 30!

Danny · 01-08-2009, 04:55 PM

I can tell you what won't change, Al Davis will still be the owner of the Raiders. Perhaps in Zombie form, but he'll still be here.

path12 · 01-08-2009, 04:57 PM

All of us will die. Except the zombies.

st.cronin · 01-08-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by path12

All of us will die. Except the zombies.

I actually hope to survive the 21st century, and not in zombie form.

Jonathan Ezarik · 01-08-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chesapeake

For the wealthy, body modifications. In some countries, you will be able to select, exclude or replace specific genes and sequences from your fertilized egg. On FOFC, the debate over this will lead to a massive flame war resulting in 3 bans.

I think this is very plausible (except the 3 bans, that's way too low an estimate). I wouldn't be surprised if the next century sees the world divided between nations that allow and finance human genetic engineering and those that don't.

JediKooter · 01-08-2009, 05:46 PM

Zombies, no doubt. The Zombie lobby has been chomping (no pun intended) at the bit waiting to make their move. They want representation and they want it now.

This will lead to some tensions in China where it will all start.

That's what I read, so it has to be true...

Surtt · 01-08-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flasch186

3rd class.

1st class is the Jews
2nd class is all of you
3rd class is the zombies

Well,
As long as I can still feel superior to the zombies.

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