What kind of technology will be available in a million years from now?

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The discussion centers on the unpredictability of technological advancements and societal conditions a million years into the future. Participants express skepticism about making accurate predictions, citing historical examples of how quickly past "futuristic" technologies became obsolete. There is a philosophical debate about what constitutes a "better" world, with concerns about potential societal collapse versus advancements in human capability and ethics. Speculation includes the possibility of significant biological and technological integration, as well as the survival of humanity in some form. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the uncertainty of both human evolution and technological progress over such a vast timescale.
  • #61
PeroK said:
I suspect it will be under water by then.
Then it won’t even be worth $24.
 
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  • #62
bob012345 said:
Then it won’t even be worth $24.
If you meant $24 million and for a flat then I hope so.
 

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