Jan
01
2040
50.0% Chance
The concept of human "work" is phased out
The concept of human "work" is phased out.
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Jan 01 2095
50.0% Chance
A true "space drive" is developed
A true "space drive" is developed. The first humans are sent out to nearby star systems already visited by robots.
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Jan 01 2020
50.0% Chance
Artificial Intelligence reaches human levels
Artificial Intelligence reaches human levels. There are now two intelligent species on Earth, one biological, and one no...
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Jan 01 2019
50.0% Chance
There is a meteorite impact on Earth
There is a meteorite impact on Earth.
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Jan 01 2009
50.0% Chance
All nuclear weapons are destroyed
All nuclear weapons are destroyed.
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Jan 01 2009
40.0% Chance
A city in a third world country is devastated by an atomic bomb explosion
A city in a third world country is devastated by an atomic bomb explosion.
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Jan 01 2090
50.0% Chance
Large scale burning of fossil fuels is resumed to replace carbon dioxide
Large scale burning of fossil fuels is resumed to replace carbon dioxide.
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Jan 01 2011
50.0% Chance
Space flights become available for the public
Space flights become available for the public.
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Jan 01 2016
50.0% Chance
All existing currencies are abolished
All existing currencies are abolished. A universal currency is adopted based on the "megawatt hour."
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Jan 01 2021
50.0% Chance
The first human landing on Mars is achieved
The first human landing on Mars is achieved. There is an unpleasant surprise.
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Jan 01 2003
50.0% Chance
The automobile industry is given five years to replace fossil fuels
The automobile industry is given five years to replace fossil fuels.
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Jan 01 2002
50.0% Chance
Clean low-power fuel involving a new energy source
Clean low-power fuel involving a new energy source, possibly based on cold fusion.
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Jan 01 2015
50.0% Chance
Complete control of matter at the atomic level is achieved
Complete control of matter at the atomic level is achieved.
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Jan 01 2013
50.0% Chance
Prince Harry flies in space
Prince Harry flies in space.
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Jan 01 2004
50.0% Chance
First publicly admitted human clone
First publicly admitted human clone.
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Jan 01 2010
50.0% Chance
Ubiquitous monitoring eliminates many forms of criminal activity
Despite protests against "big brother," ubiquitous monitoring eliminates many forms of criminal activity.
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Jan 01 2010
50.0% Chance
A new form of space-based energy is adopted
A new form of space-based energy is adopted.
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Jan 01 2061
50.0% Chance
Hunter gatherer societies are recreated
Hunter gatherer societies are recreated.
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Jan 01 2006
50.0% Chance
Last coal mine closed
Last coal mine closed.
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Jan 01 2025
50.0% Chance
Brain research leads to an understanding of all human senses
Brain research leads to an understanding of all human senses. Full immersion virtual reality becomes available. The user...
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Jan 01 2023
50.0% Chance
Dinosaurs are cloned from fragments of DNA
Dinosaurs are cloned from fragments of DNA. A dinosaur zoo opens in Florida.
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Jan 01 2061
50.0% Chance
The return of Haley's comet is visited by humans
The return of Haley's comet is visited by humans.
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Jan 01 2100
50.0% Chance
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Jan 01 2040
50.0% Chance
A universal replicator based on nanotechnology is now able to create any object
A universal replicator based on nanotechnology is now able to create any object from gourmet meals to diamonds. The only...
Sir Arthur Charles Clarke, CBE (16 December 1917–19 March 2008) was a British science fiction author, inventor, and futurist, most famous for the novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, written in collaboration with director Stanley Kubrick, a collaboration which led also to the film of the same name; and as a host and commentator in the British television series Mysterious World.