futuretalk Posted April 12, 2006 Report Posted April 12, 2006 As a futurist science and technology columnist, I view life with much optimism. I embrace the idea that an indefinite lifespan will soon be available for everyone to enjoy. At 75, I feel confident that, barring a fatal accident, I will maintain good health and survive into the next decade, 2010-2020. In this decade I will live through my 80s, which by today’s standards, would be risky, but expected breakthroughs in stem cell and gene therapies will enable repair of body parts before they wear out. With help from these new technologies, I could end the decade at 90 years, but with a biological body of a 40’ish person. The following decade, 2020-2030, will provide nanotech miracles that promise radical improvements in both health and affluence. By 2030, I hope to resemble a perfectly healthy 20-something enjoying the good life. By 2035-2040, there is an excellent chance the further advancements could enable my mind to be copied for uploading into a newly cloned human or silicon body, should disaster strike. At this time, my lifespan can be considered indefinite with no fear of unwanted death. My last four articles included 2031: 25-year glance into the future, Artificial Wombs, Biometric ID Scans, and Time Travel. I believe in what promises to be a most “magical future”, and can hardly wait to become part of it. Comments welcome. Quote
InfiniteNow Posted April 12, 2006 Report Posted April 12, 2006 Hello futuretalk, Welcome to Hypo. I imagine that your attitude and optimism will go a long way toward assisting you in living longer. Sounds like you have some exciting interests, and I look foward to interacting with you more in the forums. Enjoy. Cheers. :eek: Quote
Buffy Posted April 12, 2006 Report Posted April 12, 2006 Cool site Dick! I think you'll fit in here quite well! Post away and welcome! Futurisitically,Buffy Quote
infamous Posted April 12, 2006 Report Posted April 12, 2006 I believe in what promises to be a most “magical future”, and can hardly wait to become part of it. Comments welcome.Interesting first post futuretalk: Welcome to Hypography...........................enjoy Optimistically waiting....................Infy Quote
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