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2050 Houston

Biotech metropolis: the whiz-bang symbiosis of tech and nature

By 2050, we will see a new place called the “BioTech Metropolis,” a city that looks like the genius lovechild of Mother Nature and techy geeks. Ever seen a termite mound? Those little bugs have some slick tricks up their sleeves to keep their homes cool. Now, imagine skyscrapers in BioTech

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2040 Rome

Zero-waste eats, new approach towards food consumption

Humanity learned how to make every bit of our grub go the extra mile, with nothing going to waste! This way, your leftover potato peels, carrot tops, and apple cores are not heading to the trash bin. Meet our new kitchen pal: the “Compost Chef,” a whizzing, whirring machine that turns

# food

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2030 Istanbul

Bosphorus will be free of plastic bags, bottles and other debris

Let's zoom into 2030: humans and robots have become an unbeatable cleanup team, making oceans sparkle again by wiping out a huge garbage patch in the Atlantic Ocean. Imagine the city of Istanbul, where the mighty Bosphorus that slices through the city is no longer choked with plastic bags, bottles,

# biotech # nature

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2030 San-Diego

AI-powered markets: trading in the digital financial era

By 2030, AI will be deeply embedded in financial landscapes, steering trading algorithms with big data and predictive analytics to dominate markets. Picture Jenny, a day trader. She’s always on her computer, analyzing trends and deciding what stocks to buy or sell. But now, she's got a powerful

# AI # business

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2050 Atlanta

Tech in the new space race

There’s been a paradigm shift in space. Nation state players are making way for new space business, with new thinking and investment that matches the opportunities. How will we make sure ‘new space’ is safe and in the interests of all Earthlings? Listen to Fast Forward audio documentary

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2040 Toronto

Your future robot colleagues

Ethical questions arise as robots and automation increasingly join the workplace. Should you be polite to your AI assistant? Why are we all too trusting of robots? Engineers are even working on ways to use robots’ ethical mistakes as a way for the robots to create new versions of themselves. Explore

# AI # robots

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2050 Osaka-Wan

Can machines outsmart us?

Are we capable of telling machines apart from humans? Some evidence suggests we’re surprisingly easy to fool. And now with the advanced ways machines are learning and their startling results, we must ask questions about our relationship with artificial intelligence of the future. Listen to Fast

# AI # robots

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2040 Munich

How will cities change in the future?

Planning how cities will grow means thinking way ahead. Technology like fridges, cars and of course, digital infrastructure have revolutionized how we live. And then COVID-19 brought a sudden shift to remote work. Ken Hollings’ guests in Fast Forward audio documentary episode 3 discuss our changing

# city # work

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2050 Orlando

What will future supermarkets be like?

Food retail has always adopted transforming technologies early. Which unexpected technological items will we see in the bagging area next? Fast Forward audio series episode 2 explores the aisles. Explore the Fast Forward series with episode guides and interview with experts.

# food

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2050 London

To see the future of technology, should we look to the past?

Let’s stop running around the labyrinth and retrace our steps, suggests broadcaster and cultural theorist Ken Hollings in this first episode of our new audio series, Fast Forward.

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2040 Istanbul

The global financial system has conclusively turned into an unpredictable casino making hostages of us all. No longer does human well-being depend on ability and hard work, but on “exchange rates,” “inflation levels,” and “banking crises.” Each new crisis is more global

# human # society # economy

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2040 Coimbra

In an increasingly interconnected world, access to healthcare and disease prevention remains a critical challenge, particularly for the most impoverished and underserved populations. By 2040, Coimbra, Portugal, will establish itself as a global leader in a pioneering healthcare initiative driven by a

# medicine # society

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2030 Moscow

Moscow is adapting to the changing infrastructure, including a new transportation system. The share of air and cable transport is increasing which leaves all the problems of traffic jams in the past. The traditional horizontal scheme is replaced by a new horizontal-vertical one. This results in a number

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2050 Sao Paulo

In the year 2040, people spend most of their time in the metaverse, a virtual world where they can work, learn, and socialize. The lines between the virtual world and the real world have become blurred, and many people struggle to distinguish between the two. As a result, a new form of the multiple

# human # medicine

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2040 Athens

Mass production of drones capable of scanning below earth and underwater will lead to an unforeseen number of archeological discoveries. The traditional way of finding archeological discoveries is by cross-referencing ancient sources and trying to match ancient descriptions of landscapes with today's

# construction # gadgets # nature

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2040 Jakarta

Almost all the service industry falls on the shoulders of AI today. In beauty salons, robot stylists can give you a haircut just like a famous influencer, or make-up from the latest season of a popular TV series, in a matter of minutes. Schools, colleges and institutes have robot teachers, and you won’t

# human # robots

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2050 Kuala Lumpur

Meta office: a place of digital equality

In 2050, bionic prostheses and implants are a common thing. People not only resort to augmentation due to life circumstances, but also deliberately improve their bodies — vision, hearing, cognitive abilities, etc. The progress in bionics has also influenced the appearance of the workplace,

# biotech # business # human # work

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2050 California

Movie-like dreams

If, before bed, you want to make sure your dreams are sweet and pleasant, what you need is a personal dream controller. The device will preprogram your brain to show you nice realistic dreams, and even offer a choice of storylines Naturally, this level of influence over the emotional realm of the sleeping

# entertainment # human

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2050 Tunis

A couple of decades ago, ordinary people saw 3D printing as expensive entertainment. However, this technology now plays an extremely important role in production. The factories we knew have turned into giant high-precision 3D printer farms. These versatile machines create everything, from clothes and

# business # production # work

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2050 Yangon

The development of VR technologies means virtual travel is now almost as good as the real thing. Virtual tourists can both view any landmark in the finest detail from any angle and enjoy a full sensory experience. You can hear the sounds of Niagara Falls, run your hands over the stone walls of Machu

# entertainment # gadgets

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