The Future This Week: CRISPR, Cryonics, and the Transhumanist Party
In The Future This Week, Serious Wonder straps on its universal translator in search of this week’s headlines of the future, from a recent breakthrough in curing cancer to the development of robot translators. Whether we’re replacing vehicles that rely on oil for those who embrace electric or we’re filling our skies with delivery drones, the future is only one step away.
Breakthrough after breakthrough is apparent in our day and age in the fields of science and technology. The future is becoming increasingly clearer as we continue moving forward. What this means for our future generations is unclear, because we’re only now taking our first steps towards a more mature civilization. Whatever does happen, I’m optimistic to see us come out on top. Welcome to the future!
Cancer Breakthrough
Published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Cancer Cell, scientists from the University of Copenhagen and the University of British Columbia have accidentally discovered a possible cure to 90% of all known cancers. SOURCE
Google's Delivery Drones
Google has recently announced their registration with the FAA of two possible delivery drones and/or global internet-distribution drones via their associations with Project Titan, which will be tested in the U.S. SOURCE
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Volkswagen Goes Electric
With the recent unveiling of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, the German automotive manufacturing company has officially announced plans to abandon their oil energy reliance and embrace the future of electric vehicles. SOURCE
Japan's Robot Translators
Starting next year, Japanese companies Kinki Nippon Tourist and FueTrek have announced plans to launch an entire fleet of robot translators throughout the country to better help guide its foreign tourists. SOURCE