Which Future Time Period Would You Choose to Explore?

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The forum discussion centers on the hypothetical exploration of future time periods, with participants expressing desires for advancements such as alien contact, routine extra-solar travel, world peace, and a sustainable economy. Key themes include the rapid technological progress observed over the last fifty years, including quantum computing and medical advancements. Participants also reflect on the potential for human mind uploading and the implications of time travel, referencing the fictional Time Traveler's Code. The conversation highlights a blend of optimism and skepticism regarding the future, with some participants yearning for stability amidst chaos.

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  • Understanding of speculative fiction concepts, particularly time travel and its implications.
  • Familiarity with advancements in quantum computing and their potential impact on society.
  • Knowledge of historical technological milestones, such as the moon landing and heart transplants.
  • Awareness of socio-political themes related to world peace and sustainable economies.
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  • Research the implications of quantum computing on future technologies and society.
  • Explore the concept of mind uploading and its ethical considerations in future scenarios.
  • Investigate the historical context of technological advancements from 1960 to 2020.
  • Examine the socio-political frameworks necessary for achieving world peace and sustainability.
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This discussion is beneficial for futurists, science fiction enthusiasts, sociologists, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, society, and speculative futures.

  • #31
Hornbein said:
Well, being sent off to Viet Nam was no treat. Millions died there. Then there was the disco virus, which never went away.
LOL we had disco, too :-D
 
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  • #32
Michaelhall2007 said:
But which Star Fleet Officer ever listened to that?

They didn't make programs about the people who actually obeyed orders.
 
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  • #33
Khatti said:
They didn't make programs about the people who actually obeyed orders.

Can you imagine how boring those episodes would be? Typical episode: they follow orders, have no adventure, then spend the rest of the hour cataloging new species of space fungus or analyzing sensor readings to figure out how the nebula's composition varies slightly from the one they ran across in the previous episode.

Captain Clark: You can see from the spectral analysis that this nebula contains trace amounts of argon and neon.

Mr. Spork: Intriguing Captain, and very logical. Ensign Kalashnikov, please read off the wavelength of each spectral line for me again, and run us through the statistical mechanical calculations for a relativistic ideal gas so that we can compare those predictions to our observations.

Ensign Kalashnikov: *sigh* Vy do I haave to do theez for eevery neebula vee see?!
 
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  • #34
Megaquark said:
Can you imagine how boring those episodes would be? Typical episode: they follow orders, have no adventure, then spend the rest of the hour cataloging new species of space fungus or analyzing sensor readings to figure out how the nebula's composition varies slightly from the one they ran across in the previous episode.

Perhaps I need to start a thread dedicated to all the things I dislike about the Star Trek Franchise. The Dominion War in particular annoys me.
 
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  • #35
Khatti said:
They didn't make programs about the people who actually obeyed orders.
Yup! I have heard (and made myself) this statement many times about Star Trek.

There's a hundred other starships whose tale they did not tell.

Like there's been a thousand Greek Kings beside Alexander the Great whose tale they did not tell.
 
  • #37
I'd like to see the giant crab monsters Wells wrote about.
 

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