Predicting the Future in 5 Years: Make Your Prediction Now

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The discussion revolves around predictions for the world in five years, specifically focusing on various aspects such as population size, technology, energy reliance, foreign affairs, and political outcomes. Participants are encouraged to share their speculative insights and imaginative forecasts for the near future.

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  • One participant invites others to share their predictions about the world in 2009, including population size and technological advancements.
  • Another participant references a specific prediction made by Michael Drosnin for the year 2006, suggesting skepticism or curiosity about its validity.
  • Some participants propose that spandex one-piece skintight clothing will become a trend, drawing inspiration from science fiction movies.
  • There is a humorous acknowledgment of the common portrayal of such clothing in sci-fi, with a focus on its typical dull grey color.

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The discussion does not reach a consensus, as participants express a variety of speculative ideas and humorous takes on future trends without resolving differing viewpoints.

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Participants' predictions are based on personal insights and cultural references, with no empirical evidence or established frameworks guiding their claims.

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Individuals interested in speculative discussions about future trends in technology, fashion, and societal changes may find this thread engaging.

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Put simply, I would like to know what some of you think the future will bring in five years. What do you think the world will be like in the year 2009? What will the population size be? What will the latest gadgets and electronics do? How much will we rely on oil, alternative sources of power, etc? What will foreign affairs be like? Who will be the next president of the USA?

Anyway you get the idea. There's no right or wrong answer. I 'm just looking for some fun predictions on what the near future brings. Whether its for next year or for 2009. Some of you may already have some insight on the next great fad? Others may simply be making wild assumptions. Whatever the case, I think it would be fun to "paint" a future we may live in and see how much of it comes true.

Anyone Game? Make your prediction now.
 
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Raven said:
Put simply, I would like to know what some of you think the future will bring in five years... Some of you may already have some insight on the next great fad?

Spandex one-piece skintight clothing. It always seems to turn out that way in sci-fi movies.
 
motai said:
Spandex one-piece skintight clothing. It always seems to turn out that way in sci-fi movies.


:biggrin: :biggrin: Yes! And they are always the same dull grey colour!
 

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