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by Bird
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:47 am
Forum: Culture, Economics & Politics of the Future
Topic: 2050 predictions
Replies: 13
Views: 8090

Re: 2050 predictions

-I think some kind of American secession crisis before this date is entirely possible. I can't really see how a civil war would work, though I confess I'm no expert on the subject. As an American, I think the likeliest cause would be a disputed election result. Imagine a replay of the 2020 election...
by Bird
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:24 am
Forum: Science & Technology of the Future
Topic: How worried should long-form creative writers be for their jobs in the near future?
Replies: 5
Views: 3999

How worried should long-form creative writers be for their jobs in the near future?

A part of me can't believe I'm asking this question so early in life, haha. Anyway. I've seen how AI is advancing as of late, with (as far as I can see) no signs of slowing down. Generative AI can do quite a bit and is improving by the month. Let's say I write novels - as in full-length novels of (s...
by Bird
Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:42 am
Forum: Feedback & Suggestions
Topic: New predictions for the timeline
Replies: 257
Views: 533117

Re: New predictions for the timeline

Is this worth including on our timeline? I mean, this won't be just any old game. It's likely to sell 100 million+ copies. 2025 – GTA 6 is released https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67588537 I'd say so. It will likely show off the latest & greatest for a variety of gaming tech. I'd say it's...
by Bird
Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:24 am
Forum: Science & Technology of the Future
Topic: Your 2024 Predictions thread
Replies: 34
Views: 18679

Re: Your 2024 Predictions thread

f*ck it... I'll predict Grand Theft Auto 6 will release before the end of the year. Plenty of people are predicting 2025, but I'm going to lock in 2024. It will - most likely - be the biggest launch in video game history to date. https://media.tenor.com/cJRcMyUAiMcAAAAd/ah-shit-here-we-go-again-ah-...
by Bird
Sun Dec 03, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: Science & Technology of the Future
Topic: Your 2024 Predictions thread
Replies: 34
Views: 18679

Re: Your 2024 Predictions thread

I wish I had more to contribute to these. Most of my predictions are pretty safe/mundane/common anyway, or just focused on stuff I personally care about. I predict a Biden-Trump rematch in the 2024 election (seems unbelievable typing that, but that's what everything seems to point to right now). Bid...
by Bird
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: Biology & Medicine
Topic: Aging & Longevity News and Discussions
Replies: 305
Views: 245727

Re: Aging & Longevity News and Discussions

Random thought/question I had:

At what point in time will the average lifespan (either globally or in at least one specific country) pass 100 years?
by Bird
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Business & Politics
Topic: Donald Trump news and discussions
Replies: 610
Views: 119868

Re: Trump investigation and indictment news and discussion thread

Are they finally going to indict the man soon?
I'm seeing opinions that such a thing is imminent. I just feel like we've just been going around in circles for years.
by Bird
Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Culture, Economics & Politics of the Future
Topic: 2050 predictions
Replies: 13
Views: 8090

Re: 2050 predictions

Already some very interesting responses here. I'm still not sure I buy into the whole singularity thing. That said, I can't see any future where AI is not widespread and transformative in some ways. Since this thread is about "Culture, Economics and Politics", I will focus my answer away f...
by Bird
Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:07 am
Forum: Culture, Economics & Politics of the Future
Topic: Is a federation of nations or a world government possible?
Replies: 11
Views: 10727

Re: Is a federation of nations or a world government possible?

Right now? Absolutely not. In the future? Definitely possible. I think it'll be a great question to seriously think about during the 22nd century. Humanity could be very different by that point. A constitution could be written and agreed to by all 200+ nations. I'd hope with the goals of peace, work...