The Pew Research Center recently published the findings from a short survey on how Americans view the future of technology and science in the next fifty years. I've summarized some of the results below.
The American public anticipates that the coming half-century will be a period of profound scientific change, as inventions that were once confined to the realm of science fiction come into common usage.
This is among the main findings of a new national survey by The Pew Research Center, which asked Americans about a wide range of potential scientific developments—from near-term advances like robotics and bioengineering, to more “futuristic” possibilities like teleportation or space colonization.
What kinds of sfnal change do Americans think will happen in the next fifty years?
These mini-livers are just four millimeters across and half a millimeter deep, but they perform most of the functions of real livers.
The robot has a microphone to listen to ambient sounds; it uses a genetic algorithm to move its paintbrush.
Helps astronauts maintain their Earthman strength while in space.
China's Weather Modification Office brings the rain at will to Beijing and surrounding areas.
I'm very surprised that more people believe that teleportation will be solved in fifty years than believe in space colonies and weather control.
BMW and automotive parts supplier Continental are teaming up to produce autonomous vehicles.
The intent is to help people with diseases such as Parkinson's, by replacing faulty brain tissue with electronics.
SF fans' mouths have been watering for vat-grown meat since H. Beam Piper wrote about the idea in his 1961 novel Four-Day Planet.
From U.S Views of Technology and the Future: Science in the next 50 years.