Predictions

I’m continuing the celebration of the future I began with my last post. I’m taking an optimistic view here, with full knowledge that disaster, ineptitude, timidity, and reticence can scuttle the best of plans. And all advances bring unintended consequences. My first five predictions for 2050 dealt with humans in space, humans in the ocean, … Leer más

With this blog entry and my last at this venue, I’m celebrating the future. I’m allowing myself a wide-eyed optimistic view. Though I am well aware of today’s threats, unintended consequences, and the brakes culture puts on change, I believe the promise presented by new knowledge and understanding is attainable. The two ingredients most needed for … Leer más