When will be the next big leap foreward?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around predictions and speculations regarding the next significant advancements in physics and science. Participants explore various theories, technological developments, and conceptual ideas that could lead to breakthroughs in understanding and application across different fields.

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  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the next leap in science may hinge on new mathematical insights or the development of specific devices for measurement.
  • There is speculation about the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and its potential to provide evidence for the Higgs Boson as a key to future discoveries.
  • One participant notes that advancements in communications technology, particularly wireless and optical, have dominated recent years, while others highlight the growing interest in exoplanets and materials like graphene.
  • Another viewpoint posits that brain-computer interfaces could revolutionize human communication and cognition, potentially leading to a new form of collective intelligence.
  • Concerns are raised about the presuppositions held by scientists, suggesting that breakthroughs may come from challenging established assumptions about fundamental concepts like the nature of light and the age of the Earth.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the timeline for future advancements, with one suggesting it could take decades for significant changes to occur.
  • There is discussion about the potential for shared cognitive capabilities through brain-computer interfaces, raising questions about how such technology might function and its implications for human intelligence.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of opinions on what might constitute the next big leap in science, with no clear consensus on specific predictions or timelines. Multiple competing views remain regarding the factors that could drive future advancements.

Contextual Notes

Some claims rely on unverified assumptions about the nature of scientific progress and the capabilities of emerging technologies. The discussion includes speculative ideas about brain function and presuppositions in scientific inquiry that are not universally accepted.

  • #61
inflector said:
My prediction is that sometime in the next 10 to 15 years, a theory of quantum gravity will be found that explains a lot more open questions than it creates.

This will be the start of the next big leap forward in physics.

Very good point made. Many say that closed system Newtonian has run its course and the new is in quantum.
 
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  • #62
Upisoft said:
Is there any information on what it might be? BTW, you said "theoretical"... Is there any indication it will not stay theoretical only?
Good questions, and Id really like to see how they accept something revolutionary. Despite all the changes in technology, people have a very complacent side and comfort zone.
 

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