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EroticySteve · 02-27-2006, 08:56 AM

I was just thinking about Back to the Future II.

In 2015 they had flying cars, talking, self-adjusting jackets with dryers, Mr. Fusion, Hoverboards, dehydrated foods that re-hydrate in a special appliance.

Only 9 years to go until 2015 and little of that seems possible.

However, when 2015 was 30 years away, it not only seemed possible, it seemed likely.

Am I alone on this?

These scenarios continually present themselves in Science Fiction. They make assumptions and predictions about the future which are agressive, only to see that time come and few if any of the predictions, assumptions are true.

Young · 02-27-2006, 08:58 AM

If you saw the shit that is rolling out in the biotech field in the next 9 years you would shit your pants...so 10 years is definately not yet out of reach for some major inventions.....flying cars...haha possibly

EroticySteve · 02-27-2006, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Young

If you saw the shit that is rolling out in the biotech field in the next 9 years you would shit your pants...so 10 years is definately not yet out of reach for some major inventions.....flying cars...haha possibly

I'm a huge proponent of technology and challenging the status-quo.

I guess the eternal question is that, does technology really make our lives better, easier?

G-Rotica · 02-27-2006, 09:03 AM

It all depends on how much more info we get from the crashed ship they have at Area-51.

volante · 02-27-2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by EroticySteve

I'm a huge proponent of technology and challenging the status-quo.

I guess the eternal question is that, does technology really make our lives better, easier?

I've forgotten the source but I read a few days ago that, compared to 50 years ago, on a weekly basis modern labour saving devices save us doing the physical exertion equivalent to running a marathon.

James-AR · 02-27-2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rotica

It all depends on how much more info we get from the crashed ship they have at Area-51.

Hey I thought that was a weather balloon...lol

8 Characters · 02-27-2006, 09:08 AM

People always think that 30 years is a long time, but it is really not. Back To The Future should have been set in 2250.

EroticySteve · 02-27-2006, 09:39 AM

There is an inherent resistence to changing the status quo and this fact is apparent throughout history. Which is why we are somewhat resistant to change.

Big societal changes are gradual but changes do and will happen.

tristan_D · 02-27-2006, 08:04 PM

just take this lyrics of a song by Zager and Evans as an example

In the year 2525
If man is still alive
If woman can survive
They may thrive
In the year 3535
Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lies
Everything you think, do, and say
Is in the pill you took today

In the year 4545
Ain't gonna need your teeth, won't need your eyes
You won't find a thing to chew
Nobody's gonna look at you

In the year 5555
Your arms are hanging limp at your sides
Your legs got nothing to do
Some machine is doing that for you

In the year 6565
Ain't gonna need no husband, won't need no wife
You'll pick your son, pick your daughter too
From the bottom of a long glass tube' Whoooa

In the year 7510
If God's a-comin' he ought to make it by then
Maybe he'll look around himself and say
Guess it's time for the Judgement day

In the year 8510
God is gonna shake his mighty head then
He'll either say I'm pleased where man has been
Or tear it down and start again

In the year 9595
I'm kinda wondering if man is gonna be alive
He's taken everything this old earth can give
And he ain't put back nothing

Now it's been 10,000 years
Man has cried a billion tears
For what he never knew
Now man's reign is through
But through eternal night
The twinkling of starlight
So very far away
Maybe it's only yesterday

In the year 2525
If man is still alive
If woman can survive
They may thrive
In the year 3535
Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lies
Everything you think, do or say
Is in the pill you took today ....

Rui · 02-27-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by EroticySteve

There is an inherent resistence to changing the status quo and this fact is apparent throughout history. Which is why we are somewhat resistant to change.

Big societal changes are gradual but changes do and will happen.

That also has alot to do with the fact that each and single one of the advances actualy means our stay in Earth is getting shorter.

Pornwolf · 02-27-2006, 09:38 PM

In 50 years it will all happen, except maybe the hoverborad which is all I really want out of the stuff mentioned above. Damnit.

reynold · 02-27-2006, 11:44 PM

nice point! i agree with you... the prediction of our future was exaggerated.

02-27-2006, 08:56 AM	#1
EroticySteve Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 4,365	The future never really happens as it's thought to. I was just thinking about Back to the Future II. In 2015 they had flying cars, talking, self-adjusting jackets with dryers, Mr. Fusion, Hoverboards, dehydrated foods that re-hydrate in a special appliance. Only 9 years to go until 2015 and little of that seems possible. However, when 2015 was 30 years away, it not only seemed possible, it seemed likely. Am I alone on this? These scenarios continually present themselves in Science Fiction. They make assumptions and predictions about the future which are agressive, only to see that time come and few if any of the predictions, assumptions are true. __________________ You deserve to make more money. I'll help you do that. Our affiliates earn up to $3/email or $107/sale email steve <at> eroticy.com - icq 290153464

02-27-2006, 09:03 AM	#4
G-Rotica Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,258	It all depends on how much more info we get from the crashed ship they have at Area-51. __________________

02-27-2006, 09:39 AM	#8
EroticySteve Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 4,365	There is an inherent resistence to changing the status quo and this fact is apparent throughout history. Which is why we are somewhat resistant to change. Big societal changes are gradual but changes do and will happen. __________________ You deserve to make more money. I'll help you do that. Our affiliates earn up to $3/email or $107/sale email steve <at> eroticy.com - icq 290153464

02-27-2006, 08:04 PM	#9
tristan_D Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,865	just take this lyrics of a song by Zager and Evans as an example In the year 2525 If man is still alive If woman can survive They may thrive In the year 3535 Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lies Everything you think, do, and say Is in the pill you took today In the year 4545 Ain't gonna need your teeth, won't need your eyes You won't find a thing to chew Nobody's gonna look at you In the year 5555 Your arms are hanging limp at your sides Your legs got nothing to do Some machine is doing that for you In the year 6565 Ain't gonna need no husband, won't need no wife You'll pick your son, pick your daughter too From the bottom of a long glass tube' Whoooa In the year 7510 If God's a-comin' he ought to make it by then Maybe he'll look around himself and say Guess it's time for the Judgement day In the year 8510 God is gonna shake his mighty head then He'll either say I'm pleased where man has been Or tear it down and start again In the year 9595 I'm kinda wondering if man is gonna be alive He's taken everything this old earth can give And he ain't put back nothing Now it's been 10,000 years Man has cried a billion tears For what he never knew Now man's reign is through But through eternal night The twinkling of starlight So very far away Maybe it's only yesterday In the year 2525 If man is still alive If woman can survive They may thrive In the year 3535 Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lies Everything you think, do or say Is in the pill you took today .... __________________ Increase your sales. Up to $4 per click. Last edited by tristan_D; 02-27-2006 at 08:05 PM..

02-27-2006, 09:38 PM	#11
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	In 50 years it will all happen, except maybe the hoverborad which is all I really want out of the stuff mentioned above. Damnit. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

02-27-2006, 08:58 AM	#2
Young Bland for life Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,468	If you saw the shit that is rolling out in the biotech field in the next 9 years you would shit your pants...so 10 years is definately not yet out of reach for some major inventions.....flying cars...haha possibly

02-27-2006, 09:08 AM	#7
8 Characters So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: This month's character: Dirty Franck Posts: 2,336	People always think that 30 years is a long time, but it is really not. Back To The Future should have been set in 2250.

02-27-2006, 11:44 PM	#12
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	nice point! i agree with you... the prediction of our future was exaggerated.