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by Bird
Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: Science & Technology of the Future
Topic: Which of Robert Boyle’s predictions did NOT come true?
Replies: 2
Views: 5253

Re: Which of Robert Boyle’s predictions did NOT come true?

My assessment of things: "Came True, or mostly true" in bold "Hasn't come true yet" in italics. "I'm not sure/ have absolutely no idea what Boyle is talking about" in underline. The Prolongation of Life. The Recovery of Youth, or at least some of the Marks of it, as ne...
by Bird
Thu Jun 23, 2022 6:11 am
Forum: Science & Technology of the Future
Topic: How are longevity predictions tracking?
Replies: 15
Views: 17000

Re: How are longevity predictions tracking?

Since everyone ended up talking about their own personal longevity/advice, I will add my thoughts on longevity in general. I think, if you live long, you definitely should never be obese. I looked at a few studies that said even if you once were obese and lost the weight, it still shaved off years ...
by Bird
Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: Culture, Economics & Politics of the Future
Topic: The future of Brazil
Replies: 12
Views: 27491

Re: The future of Brazil

I had a read up on the politics of the place. While I wouldn't go so far as saying the country's headed for complete collapse, Bolsonaro looks like a complete disaster. Textbook far-right nutjob. Looking into it, it seems he won the last election comfortably. Everything I read about him makes him so...
by Bird
Tue May 31, 2022 5:04 am
Forum: Science & Technology of the Future
Topic: How are longevity predictions tracking?
Replies: 15
Views: 17000

Re: How are longevity predictions tracking?

Lol. I for one definitely need to take some of the health suggestions into account. Eating less meat in particular. If you're 16 now, I think you'll be alright haha. Definitely, definitely not too late. If you were 50 or 60 with that lifestyle, you'd probably have some damage, but 16 is so young you...
by Bird
Mon May 23, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: Culture, Economics & Politics of the Future
Topic: The United States in 2076
Replies: 42
Views: 47697

Re: The United States in 2076

I think AOC will become President at some point. Or at least Vice President. I think this is likely, also, though not for a while yet. I voted for option 3 in the 2076 poll, with the caveat that I'm not sure and not American. I don't think I quite know enough about USA cultural issues by territory ...
by Bird
Mon May 23, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: Science & Technology of the Future
Topic: How are longevity predictions tracking?
Replies: 15
Views: 17000

Re: How are longevity predictions tracking?

Thanks for your input. Sounds like my chances look pretty good, then. I do need to sit a lot less... For me, it would be amazing to: 1 - Live all the way to 100. 2 - Shortly after that, live to see January 1st, 2100 - for better or worse, I'd have been alive for all of the 21st century. 3 - Remain u...
by Bird
Sun May 22, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: Science & Technology of the Future
Topic: How are longevity predictions tracking?
Replies: 15
Views: 17000

How are longevity predictions tracking?

Hi all. First time posting here, long time lurker (very long – 6+ years). I have a few interests when it comes to speculating on the future, but none are as strong as science in the ageing field, and the possibilities of life extension and rejuvenation. No hypothetical future technology interests me...
by Bird
Sun May 22, 2022 11:56 am
Forum: Business & Politics
Topic: Australia and Oceania news and discussions
Replies: 90
Views: 105023

Re: Australia and Oceania news and discussions

Result's very good. Majority government for Labor is likely though not certain. Huge turnout for the Greens and minor parties. The sentiment I get is that people are not happy with either of the "big two", although the choice is still clear when made to pick between them. Scomo's gone rega...