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Re: New predictions for the timeline

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:45 pm
by wjfox

Re: New predictions for the timeline

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:56 pm
by Time_Traveller
wjfox wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:45 pm 2024 – Copyright protection for Mickey Mouse expires

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/ ... epublicans

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright ... ension_Act
The only thing about that is that anyone can from 2024 can create Mickey Mouse or use him doesn't it and reverting it back to 1909 technically means Disney does not exist too.

Re: New predictions for the timeline

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:31 pm
by caltrek
Time_Traveller wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:56 pm
wjfox wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:45 pm 2024 – Copyright protection for Mickey Mouse expires

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/ ... epublicans

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright ... ension_Act
The only thing about that is that anyone can from 2024 can create Mickey Mouse or use him doesn't it and reverting it back to 1909 technically means Disney does not exist too.
Well, Disney is more than just Mickey Mouse. Still, when it comes to the actual character, as I understand copyright law, Time_Traveler is correct. Still, wouldn't plots and dialogue in films featuring Mickey Mouse still be protected until their copyrights also expired?

Re: New predictions for the timeline

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:43 pm
by Time_Traveller
caltrek wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:31 pm
Time_Traveller wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:56 pm
wjfox wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:45 pm 2024 – Copyright protection for Mickey Mouse expires

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/ ... epublicans

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright ... ension_Act
The only thing about that is that anyone can from 2024 can create Mickey Mouse or use him doesn't it and reverting it back to 1909 technically means Disney does not exist too.
Well, Disney is more than just Mickey Mouse. Still, when it comes to the actual character, as I understand copyright law, Time_Traveler is correct. Still, wouldn't plots and dialogue in films featuring Mickey Mouse still be protected until their copyrights also expired?
I would assume so Caltrek.

Re: New predictions for the timeline

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:46 pm
by wjfox
2030 – The Metaverse has reached $5 trillion in value

"McKinsey’s preliminary forecast shows the metaverse has the potential to grow up to $5 trillion in value by 2030. It shows ecommerce as the largest economic force ($2.6 trillion), ahead of sectors such as virtual learning ($270 billion), advertising ($206 billion), and gaming ($125 billion)."

https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/15/mcki ... e-by-2030/

Re: New predictions for the timeline

Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 5:33 pm
by wjfox
As I mentioned in status updates, I'll be doing a prediction for 10th generation games consoles.

This page will be an excellent reference:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_vide ... enerations

Re: New predictions for the timeline

Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 2:58 pm
by wjfox
2050 – Power armour and robotic patrol dogs are in use by South Korean police forces

https://www.theinvestor.co.kr/view.php? ... 0705000089

Re: New predictions for the timeline

Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:33 pm
by funkervogt
wjfox wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 2:58 pm 2050 – Power armour and robotic patrol dogs are in use by South Korean police forces

https://www.theinvestor.co.kr/view.php? ... 0705000089
I think that's a fair prediction, though they won't be confined to South Korea. The key enabling advance will be more energy-dense batteries.

By 2050, there will be powered, wearable exoskeleton suits that can operate for at least eight hours continuously on a single battery charge, and their batteries won't be larger than a briefcase. Some police and paramilitary organizations in rich countries will wear them.

Re: New predictions for the timeline

Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:51 pm
by Vakanai
funkervogt wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:33 pm
wjfox wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 2:58 pm 2050 – Power armour and robotic patrol dogs are in use by South Korean police forces

https://www.theinvestor.co.kr/view.php? ... 0705000089
I think that's a fair prediction, though they won't be confined to South Korea. The key enabling advance will be more energy-dense batteries.

By 2050, there will be powered, wearable exoskeleton suits that can operate for at least eight hours continuously on a single battery charge, and their batteries won't be larger than a briefcase. Some police and paramilitary organizations in rich countries will wear them.
Finally, some classic anime will have finally been proven correct.

Re: New predictions for the timeline

Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:26 am
by wjfox
This prediction for Cargo Sous Terrain, currently listed at 2030, will need moving to 2031...

https://www.futuretimeline.net/21stcent ... us-terrain

... and perhaps mentioned as 2031-2045, or with a 2nd prediction at 2045 to mark its completion.

Couple of new/updated references:

https://spectrum.ieee.org/cargo-sous-terrain
https://www.cst.ch/wp-content/uploads/2 ... _final.pdf


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