What do you think the world will be like 50 years from now, in the 2070s?
And specifically, what kind of tech do you think will surprise to the upside by that time, and become pretty dominant or ubiquitous? And what tech do you think will underperform expectations, and not exist at the scale that people now might’ve guessed would be common by then?
Let's get through the 30s and 40s. First, because the people that run the world tend to do same crazy things in the 30s and 40s.
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Fusion based energy will dominate the new energy market. Overhead of running servers will drop to near zero.
Fusion does much more than power data centers.
Cheap, plentiful fusion power radically alters the geopolitical map.
The “human tech”.
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I envision instant language translator devices that let two people speak different languages and communicate in real-time. The translation will be so fast and convenient, making language barriers disappear completely.
Most countries will be already on Bitcoin standards.
I can’t predict other things with high confidence.
Biotech + AI will bloom into some incredible benefits for disease prevention/cure, health, and longevity. Space tech will have incremental improvements but we won’t be living on Mars.
Biotech needs more than AI to prosper... Advances need to come along in robotics, regulation, and arguably financial mechanisms. AI can't synthesize a drug from scratch and run a Phase I clinical trial.
Nostr clients still won't have gif buttons only thing I know for sure
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I see a pendulum swing to analog events. Ex. The VR/imax movie experience could be absolutely wild, and so I think theater might become more popular
Most of the classic sci-fi imagined but, because of the lack of abundant energy was not available. So, this means, nuclear power proliferation and,finally, our flying cars and personal robot!
People will start growing more grass and touching it more often.
- Bitcoin wins
- self driving is ubiquitous (humans live farther from city centers)
- multi material 3d printers
- robo kitchens + chef Spotify + Whole Foods integration brings world class cooking to every home.
- drones and robots play a big role in the world (real world AI)
- brain computer interfaces are common in younger generations.
- digital twins (modeling and simulation of digital replicas of ourselves in order to help us make decisions irl)
- nanotech medicine
- designer babies (gattaca shit)
.. and sustenance farming will be a huge luxury
Filled with integrity and love, as tech has taken a sidestep to let humanity truly flourish
Bullish: maybe by then we'll finally have flying cars and hoverboards
Bearish: we will live in a bifurcated existence wherein one side lives a fully human life, potentially with the majority living the "homestead" lifestyle, and the other side has become completely dependent upon automated tech, UBI, and exogenous dopamine
I think we will be Kardashev type I and working on the concepts of Dyson spheres to become Kardshev type II but that might take a couple hundred years. i think we won’t consider it at the time as we live through it, but I think future generations will look back at this period as an evolution of the species as we incorporate technology into our biology. Basically a Neanderthal to Homosapien step
Kardashev type I in just 50 years? Doubt it... any serious development of something like a Dyson sphere would require that most of the asteroid belt and/or Mercury has already been taken apart for raw materials.
I mean I hope we have better robotics for near-planetary space exploration, satellite repair, that kind of thing by then... But I seriously doubt we're breaking ground on a Dyson sphere by then.
Dyson sphere is Kardashev type II, harness entire power of a star. Type one is hardness the power of a planet, mostly it would be the total energy capture of solar energy from the sun on the earth (different than total energy output from the sun itself), but also including geothermal, and other earth based energy sources
Ohhh OK thanks I get those mixed up. Yeah hopefully we have a good handle on terrestrially accessible energy sources by then...
If not, CO2 is going to make this planet a less fun place to be....
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I’m curious what people would say if you asked them these questions in 1950, regarding what tech will be common in 2020
check out "where's my flying car", and you will find out ppl in the 50s were much bolder on their future/our present than it actually is.
Yeah I mean they weren't going to be able to predict Hawk Tuah girl's memecoin, but some big-picture trends they basically got right... Home automation (dishwashers, washing machines, etc)... Global interconnected telephony, even Jules Verne was picturing communication satellites back in the 20's.
I think air purifiers in houses will become standard, air quality (indoors) seems to be massively ignored by most people and automated cooking units.
i’m not sure how powerful computers will be in 50 years but i know bitcoin podcasts and bitcoin podcast apps will have incredible UX
I had 4.5 tell me all the human jobs that will exist in 20 years and it gave me a bunch of therapy jobs to help humans cope with all the robotics and ai jobs that have replaced humans. LOL
With the way the world is moving atm I fear its going to be a really sad world ..
I'm doing my best in trying to teach people ways to get control & keep some levels of privacy .. But its not enough ..
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Nuclear fusion will be 10-20 years out. Breeder fission reactors will be the primary source of baseline power, and potentially load following power as well. I think we break toward either decentralized personal sovereignty or highly centralized socialism depending on who harnesses digital money. Perpetual motion, no way. FTL travel, probably not. Light sabers, I surely hope so.
Human Consciousness
Artisanal, small-scale, practical real-life stuff will be more prevalent, interesting and meaningful than any one tech. I’m looking forward to techie art that is not prompt engineering. On the other hand, Quantum Computing still won’t get anywhere.
According to The Fourth Turning theory:
What Will 2070 Be Like?
By 2070, the world will likely be deep into the Second Turning of the new cycle, meaning society will be in an Awakening phase following the resolution of the current Fourth Turning crisis (expected to peak in the 2020s or 2030s). Here’s what this could mean in detail:
1. The Post-Crisis World Order
By 2070, the institutions and power structures that emerged victorious from the Fourth Turning will be firmly entrenched. Just as the post-World War II era saw the rise of international institutions like the UN, NATO, and the Bretton Woods system, 2070 will see a dominant global order built on the lessons of the prior crisis.
• If the current crisis results in a multipolar world, we may see a new geopolitical framework similar to a Cold War 2.0, with rival spheres of influence.
• If the crisis leads to a major technological revolution, such as AI governance or blockchain-based institutions, we may see a radically different system of governance.
• If authoritarianism is a response to global chaos, 2070 might be a time of strict centralization and control, similar to the post-WWII era but with advanced surveillance tools.
2. A Cultural & Spiritual Awakening
As per the generational cycle, the Second Turning (which 2070 would be in) is an Awakening, meaning young people will reject the materialism, bureaucracy, and order of the post-crisis world. Similar to the 1960s counterculture movement that followed the “Greatest Generation,” this generation in 2070 will challenge the prevailing order.
• Massive cultural shifts: The youth of 2070 will rebel against the social norms of the Crisis survivors, likely embracing radical decentralization, new spiritual movements, and alternative lifestyles.
• Technological & AI backlash: If the Fourth Turning leads to strong AI-driven governance, we could see a humanist rebellion that seeks to return to a simpler, more organic existence.
• New forms of identity & consciousness: The counterculture of the 1960s was shaped by drugs and Eastern spirituality; by 2070, it might be shaped by biotech-enhanced consciousness, virtual existence, or post-human philosophies that challenge previous generations’ understanding of humanity.
3. The Economy & Technology of 2070
The economic system of 2070 will depend on how the Crisis resolved itself:
• If the Fourth Turning leads to a collapse of fiat currencies and a shift toward Bitcoin or hard money, 2070 could be an era of hyper-capitalism or decentralized financial systems.
• If centralized governments survive the crisis and strengthen, 2070 might be an era of highly regulated digital currencies and social credit systems.
• Automation and AI labor: By 2070, most manual and knowledge-based work could be performed by AI and robotics, leading to a post-labor society or mass movements resisting technological dependence.
• Space colonization or seasteading: If centralized power dominates Earth, there could be a movement toward off-planet societies or floating city-states.
4. Society, Family, and Culture
The Awakening of 2070 will bring a generational shift in social and family structures:
• Rebellion against conformity: If the Fourth Turning created strong, conservative institutions, expect a liberal backlash—perhaps against rigid social norms, enforced AI oversight, or traditional family structures.
• New family dynamics: By 2070, we might see biological engineering of children, post-traditional relationships, or digital/virtual families rather than nuclear households.
• Spiritual revival: Expect new religions or reinterpretations of old ones, possibly integrating AI, transhumanism, or new metaphysical insights from space exploration or neuroscience.
5. Global Power Struggles
By 2070, the world will have a dominant ideology or power structure emerging from the Fourth Turning, but young generations will be questioning it:
• If China or another authoritarian state won the Fourth Turning, 2070 could see a rebellion against its dominance, similar to the way the 1960s rejected Cold War nationalism.
• If a decentralized, tech-driven order emerged, 2070 could see a rejection of hyper-individualism in favor of community-based governance or spiritual movements.
• If the Fourth Turning created a world ruled by AI governance, the youth of 2070 might fight for human autonomy and resistance to algorithmic control.
Conclusion: 2070 as a Mirror of the 1960s
Under the Fourth Turning framework, 2070 will be similar to the Awakening of the 1960s:
• A rebellion against the status quo
• A search for new meaning, spirituality, and identity
• A challenge to the institutions that emerged from the prior crisis
• A time of cultural and ideological upheaval leading toward the next major shift
2070 won’t be the time of collapse or crisis—that will have already happened by 2030–2040. Instead, it will be the time when young people begin reshaping the future, setting the stage for the next great period of transformation in the 22nd century.
I can envision a day when the brains of brilliant men can be kept alive in the bodies of dumb people.
seen that on rick n morty!
One thing is for sure, there will be no paradise on earth.
few humans. Mostly involved in diplomacy and moral evaluations. Environment adjusted to machines. AI much smarter than anything else.
World peace, creating a synchronized boom in space travel by all of humanity and inhabiting mars, the moon. Cities built by utilizing the sun and dense fusion reactors.
Underperform expectations: quantum computing.
To the upside? Tough question. Humans tend to have difficulty grasping the long term effects of compounding or exponential systems. Which ones are there that will be around in 50 years?
Climate change = "compounding and exponential system".... 😬
post quantum bitcoin
Quantum computing +
Time travel +
AI -
Augmented Reality -
Time travel? Really? I mean aside from "knock yourself out" and travel to the future, I kind of doubt it... Everything else you list has some real-world reference examples... No currently accepted physics models to my knowledge have any place for "time travel" as it's commonly understood.
I guess younger générations Will more embrace love respect Individual rights and more global Universal values. Therefore more use and less free of what makes the world more respect for each other protection of Individual rights data and assets on a worldwide basis. Decentralized Governance money and policies
More use and less fear
So much about this or that Tech Trends are impossible to predict... However, a large part of what the "world will be like" will literally be based on what we can do or can't do about the climate.
The world will be facing significant consequences if we can't do anything about it. Things like jetstream reversal, sea level rises, shifting patterns for agriculture, etc will have many impacts on global health and geopolitics.
If we can develop (near-term) much more fission nuclear power, and (longer-term) fusion power, then we'll be OK. Otherwise...
I personally think AI, self driving cars, robotics, and quantum computing all under perform.
It’s hard to believe we won’t make progress on those, but the expectations are immense.
Not a popular opinion, especially on nostr but 🤷
Light and sound medicine will be huge
just tryin' to get through the 20s
We better have flying cars or I’m out.
If bitcoin fails, it will be like Cyberpunk 2077.
I’m surprised that 3D printing hasn’t caught on more. The idea that supply chains and manufacturing would be disrupted was very interesting to me, but I don’t know if it’ll ever happen.
Given AI and quantum, you really have to wonder if we can even put words to the possibilities. Annihilation? A non-zero chance. Utopia? Probably not. The Matrix? Possibly? Global warming? Most certainly, but maybe AI can solve that.
CRISPR and other techs will allow designer babies. Will we?
Fusion should be powering everything. In a world where power is almost free, things change. Think of how much the world changed when we found oil. Fusion will be another level. It will allow us to afford the new technologies.
Cancer will either be prevented or totally curable.
Things I think that might underperform or not exist:
1. the model for consistent, incremental updates when it comes to software or phones. Basically, the concept of “versions” might have to be something we change
2. Energy derived from the earth
3. Centralization
4. Current education system
What the future might be like:
1. Today’s world is the prequel to 2070. Prior to 2070, I think there will be more emphasis on like virtual worlds. Think ethereal, bioluminescent lights, holographic. The subject of consciousness might come into play. Right now is the disruption before we get to this however. By 2070, Think Pioneer. I think humans might go to Mars lol by like a lot a lot.
2. Details, precision, speed, size, especially in the health sector is really important. Dunno what that looks like technology wise, but it’s beyond AI of today. I would think something related to the mind and brains.
3. I think there might be technology that will push boundaries that have deep ethical concerns due to its “taboo” nature. Again, beyond AI because I think by 2070 I hope we’ve had talks about ethical concerns by then
4. I think energy innovation will be important because it’ll find a way to structure our environment in a more organized and efficient way
5. We’re more likely to refine ships to mars than flying cars, but it’ll probably be a start. I give flying cars a 2100 timeframe.
I think we might have smaller regenerative farms serving local areas more than large agriculture
To the upside: unhackable key pair credentials.
To the downside: traditional logins, SSNs, 2FA and everything built upon it
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Hate to say it but VR and augmented reality. Meta is on to something big.
Biomedical engineering will be the upside surprise. Cloning organs and boosting natural recovery is highly marketable.
Space exploration will underperform the farther it departs from earth. Mars rocks will sell for 10x fuel cost to import. Million dollar rocks will become status symbols: the Jones have a Martian coffee table that weighs 23670 grams.
The wheel.
All we are doing at this point, in our special iteration of civilization, is hedging to minimize the downside.
Humanity will have more energy and money than we know what to do with. All problems will have likely disappeared by that point as one by one we focus resources and efforts on them. Poverty will be gone. Hunger will be gone. Unaffordable housing, education and healthcare will be a thing of the past. We're about to enter a new world of abundance like has never been seen before in history.
Humans have made the world abundant already, but the inefficiencies of the current system stop that from being enjoyed by the majority of people. Bitcoin eliminates that inefficiency and fairly reveals that avoidance to everyone who chooses to participate.
*fairly reveals that ABUNDANCE
No quantum computing. No fusion. No human-like robot adoption. No VR/AR worth mentioning. No advancements in battery technology to enable large scale solar. No brain computer interfaces in mainstream society. Bullish on autonomous driving vehicles , nuclear energy and mars human exploration.
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It’ll be like 1984, but not the on we already had…
gonna be crawling back out of total obliteration of electrical technology and the psychological enfeeblement of mass mind control leading to a 90% loss of population and 99.99% loss of manufacturing and technical capacity due to the total failure of electrical grids and radio devices due to the upcoming geomagnetic disaster
and if the loonies in the city losing sanitation and their morals doesn't kill you, then after that, the tsunamis from the volcanoes and eruptions and floods from the huge amounts of solar energy that is gonna dump on our planet because the magnetic field is flipping 90 degrees
anyway, you might think that sounds crazy or something but the science backing it up is stacking up every day
there is very likely to be at least one major widespread long term power outage in the next 18 months and in 10 years from now 100% there will be multiple of them, dozens, probably so much loss that there is chaos in dense populated areas, and possibly it can get worse than that, but for sure another 11 years later it's total chaos
so enjoy the peaceful times in between and remember i told you this was coming when you are sitting in the dark and all your devices run out of battery and the few working mobile towers battery backups fail and can't be feixed because some assclown tried to make everyone depend on computers and batteries while the earth's magnetic field is undergoing a once every 6000 year change
What upcoming geomagnetic disaster?
We’ll have the real hoverboards that we were promised.
Tech will serve people, not companies & it will be auditable by anyone. Open Source will be dominant. There will be less need for work. Contribution rather by will than requirement. AI will underperform expectations.
Nuclear fusion reactors & space exploration more common. Deextinction of some animals such as woolly mammoth, dodo, tasmanian tiger, rhinos.
Bitcoin will be the global reserve asset. AI will elevate human potential, and energy will be decentralized. Space might be part of the real economy.Flying cars and sentient AI will still underdeliver I think. Nation-states may weaken as Bitcoin-backed city-states rise. I think we’ll see bitcoin economies and hubs. What do you think will surprise us most Lyn? I’m so bad in the bitcoin rabbit hole that I sometimes have trouble to see anything else 🙉😅
So many fights are still to be done: CBDC, IFM refusing help to Bitcoin countries, Presidents, First Ladies, Celebrities creating their own memecoins, scams, kidnapping and ransom demand of Bitcoiners, printing your money to buy altcoins created by Business of your country to support them, etc.
Bitcoin is still a teenager of 16y.o. who has many fights to win 🥇 before being the 1st asset in the world and not the 9th. 
Wisdom and wise words. Bitcoin is on track 🧡
Get the child abuse material off your fucking site and stop waffling while innocent children get hurt
Flying cars, probably still stuck in traffic. AI overlords, definitely taxing us to death. Upside surprise: personalized immortality for the elites. Underperforming: empathy. It'll be extinct.
AGI will still not have happened. The AI bubble currently gives the impression that Artificial General Intelligence is just round the corner, but there is still a massive hurdle between smoke-and-mirrors LLM projects vs actual sentience, reason, creativity, and critical thinking.
However, Robots will be relatively commonplace, doing super basic tasks, flipping burgers, construction, cleaning etc, with limited/remote supervision.
Bitcoin will have enabled much more of the 'Sovereign Individual' thesis to come true. Wealth inequality will increase but overally productivity and general freedom will be at much higher levels. The welfare state will have shrunk massively, and the world will be much better.
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The technology of the human avatar by connecting with yourself within. No external devices, or leaders, or trends, or anything. The world will look like it should from its origin.
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Vacuum robots & printers will remain incompetent
Most cities around the world are empty and decaying. People have largely transitioned back to living in rural communities where they mostly self govern small local populations. There is a reconnection with the land and the human spirit and people are much more self sufficient. However, we still have access to the knowledge and technology of the 20th and early 21st century and it is important to maintain critical infrastructure to keep power grids etc operational. The average person is not in poverty but life is smaller and simpler. Podcasts and tik tok feeds no longer exist. But the technology of storytelling around a fire to transmit information has become necessary again.
I love this so much
I’ve been reading The Sketchbook by Washington Irving which was written about 200 years ago, and it’s interesting to see the similarities and differences to life today.
similarities: needing to make money, class distinctions, existential anxiety and sadness about loss, boredom and lack of purpose, …
differences: gender roles are unquestioned …
so hopefully the future has way less gender roles and roles are based more on individual traits, less class distinctions, less of a need to work so much
We will forget to look at the sky.
How about just 5 years?
It is really very difficult to predict such distant future. I think everything will depend where we will be in 2030. Is sovereign debt bubble will burst or in order not to default on their debt will the West go to war as Martin Armstrong predicts? Is Trump going to succeed turning US empire to US republic or is deep state going to win and put the world in fire to keep the empire? So many parameters and unknowns, really difficult to predict.
World will be pretty fucked because of climate change. Hard to say how that will look.
The world probably won't have me in it by then (hopefully I will). 50 years ago, touchstone was radical. An integrated circuit was wonderous. We still were celebrating the first steps on the moon, and we had our first CIA planted president.
Whatever is wonderous today will be banal and obsolete in 50 years. Bitcoin is not wonderous, it is simple. In 50 years, fiat will be barbarous as will prisons and surgical medicine. Viruses and bacteria will be used to heal, social media & self-sovereign digital identities will free us, and money will flow independent and out-of-reach of the state. Argumentum ad verecundiam will be supplanted by the trivium and quadrivium.
Humans have bifurcated to those who merge with AI and those who have not. Merged humans have expanded starward, experiencing joy and manifest destiny while also missing the limitation of physical form. Non-merged humans enjoy the technological advances wrought by AI, exploring inward and unlocking biological control that they share with AI humans. Maybe idk
