Together with my fellow member of the World Futures Studies Federation, Dr. Thomas Lombardo, we have begun a YouTube video series of ongoing dialogues on topics pertaining to the future. In this first dialogue we focus on the book Science Fiction: The Evolutionary Mythology of the Future and discuss the nature and value of science fiction in the modern world. We discuss the historical evolution of science fiction and the nature of mythology and why science fiction is the modern mythology. In future dialogues we will delve more deeply into books on science fiction and more broadly on futures studies and future consciousness.
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Daily posts filled with jaw-dropping facts, you won’t be leaving this page without learning something new!
When you think of fast animals, it’s probably something like cheetahs, or greyhounds. But when measuring in body lengths per second, the arthropod world is unmatched. And now we have a new record-holder — the fastest speed ever measured in an ant.
The winner is the Saharan silver ant (Cataglyphis bombycina), and the speed is 855 millimetres (33.66 inches) per second.
That may not sound like much to you, but that’s 108 times the insect’s body length per second. Even the cheetah can only manage 16 body lengths per second. Usain Bolt’s top speed is 6.2; if he could travel at Saharan silver ant speeds, his top running speed would be around 800 kilometres per hour.
What is Natural? Not Aging!
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Technology can change cultural norms. The way we think about the aging process is no exception. BioViva’s CEO Liz Parrish takes us on a quick tour through human history to show what used to be considered “normal” and what will be considered “normal” in the world of tomorrow.
Hauptsache, gesund
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Mit web.de begründete Michael Greve den deutschen Internetboom. Inzwischen widmet sich der Millionär dem Kampf gegen das Altern.
Von Christoph Koch
The World in 50 Years
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We asked some of the boldest thinkers what the world will be like in 50 years. Here’s what their answers tell us about the future.
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In-Silico Clinical Trials — Virtual Bodies For Real Drugs — Dr. William Pruett — University of Mississippi Medical Center — ideaXme — Ira Pastor
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You can claim to be interested in historical artifacts like pottery, suits of armor, and maybe even a mummy, but the most compelling reason to visit a museum, even as an adult, are the dinosaur fossils. If your hometown happens to be lacking in museums, however, Lego’s new Dinosaur Fossils set puts a small collection of thunder lizard skeletons on your desk, no admission required.
