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How technology, climate, healthcare, and society will change in the next 50 years
“The future has never been more uncertain.” -Susan Fourtané, science and technology journalist, Lux Ad Futurum ~~~ My Dad and I used to discuss technologies such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, artificial intelligence, new materials such as graphene and its applications and much more. Sometimes, he noted “I won’t be around, but good luck.” That was usually before we moved on to another topic or someone or something interrupted our little discussion moment. Many times I wondered why he consistently said “I won’t be around, but good luck.” He passed away three years ago. And now, I finally understand what he meant each time.
By Susan Fourtané 10 months ago in Futurism
THE NEW AGE
We’re living in a moment that reads like a mash‑up of Black Mirror, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Hunger Games—filtered through Gen Z TikTok memes. As fears of global conflict swirl around a potential WWIII, Americans and Canadians are waking up to an alarming possibility: if war strikes close enough, what does civilization look like when the power grid fails, digital currency collapses, borders scramble, and… steel becomes more trustworthy than software?
By MAROOF KHAN10 months ago in Futurism
What I think about space tourism. Top Story - June 2025.
It’s Midsummer and it’s raining. It looks and feels like the start of winter already. Instead of sitting to contemplate how miserable I am feeling right now, I decided to read some news to find something worth complaining about? Why? I already told you why.
By Susan Fourtané 10 months ago in Futurism
The End of America?
What would the world look like without the United States at the center of it? Not just a weakened superpower, but a fallen giant—no longer the moral compass, the economic engine, or the cultural trendsetter it once was. For more than a century, America has stood as a symbol of possibility and power. But today, with growing internal division, political chaos, economic inequality, and a loss of global trust, many are beginning to ask a once-unthinkable question: is the American era coming to an end?
By Bubble Chill Media 10 months ago in Futurism
How AI Can Help Spot Toxic Patterns in Your Relationship
There’s a certain kind of exhaustion that comes from feeling like every disagreement turns into a war you didn’t ask for. Especially when you’re neurodivergent or chronically ill, it can feel like your needs are constantly “too much.” That’s exactly where I found myself — until I started using AI to help me break the cycle.
By No One’s Daughter10 months ago in Futurism
Universal Basic Income: A Future Necessity?
What if your bank account received money every month without you having to clock in a single hour? With artificial intelligence and automation rapidly transforming industries, the idea of Universal Basic Income (UBI) has shifted from theory to urgent debate. As traditional jobs disappear and the future of work becomes uncertain, could UBI be the answer society desperately needs? Or is it a risky experiment with unpredictable consequences? In an era marked by technological leaps and rising inequality, exploring the viability of UBI is more critical than ever.
By Bubble Chill Media 10 months ago in Futurism
🚨The Buga Sphere: The Mysterious Object That Fell from the Sky in Colombia and Defies All Explanation🪩
On March 2, 2025, the skies over Buga—a quiet town in Valle del Cauca, Colombia—lit up for a brief but unforgettable moment. Something strange was falling fast from the heavens. Some witnesses say it struck high-voltage wires before landing, sparking violently and producing a sharp, almost metallic scream. Others say it hovered for a second, as if guided, before touching the earth.
By JONATAN DAVID VEGA10 months ago in Futurism
