/r/Futurism
A subreddit focused on the technological advancements, systemic changes and scientific breakthroughs that will shape the future of humanity.
A subreddit focused on the technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs that will shape the future of humanity.
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Damn. AI is transforming video calls now..
18:10 UTC
What comes first?: Artificial or Extraterrestrial?
Not sure if this is the appropriate place to ask this question, but do you think the first real non-human intelligence that we will encounter will be Artificial Intelligence (AGI/ASI) or extraterrestrial intelligence? Just an interesting thought that popped into my mind.
17:55 UTC
What future is there for holographic tech?
Billions are invested in AR/VR headsets, whereas their UX is far from perfect, which undermines user retention. Holographic tech allowing 3D objects to render without headset could be much more lucrative as a business. Why is there little to no advancement in such technology?
16:02 UTC
What does this subreddit think of the Moravec transfer or Brain of Theseus?
Do you think it would maintain consciousness if it was a real surgery? Or do you think they would gradually lose consciousness?
23:16 UTC
Can Models of Human Consciousness Enhance AI Capabilities?
22:40 UTC
The future of homosexuality and other non-conventional traits
Good day everyone,
I was hoping that some of you who are more versed on this topic than me could ease (or worsen) my fears regarding my sexuality in the future. I fear that with the coming of technologies like CRISPR that eventually we will find a 'cause of homosexuality'. I fear what will follow is a 'silent genocide' or 'curing' depending on how you look at it of this trait.
I think I would be pretty depressed by that. I love lesbian culture and this little niche of 'people like me' in a sometimes pretty harsh world.
would also extrapolate this not just to my 'trait', but any 'non-conventional' lifestyle/trait/personality. Are we heading towards a cruel version of Huxley's Brave New World?
Now I just want to ask you guys if any you have any ideas on the sociology and/or technology of this. How likely it is and whether I should expect it in my lifetime.
Thank you!
16:58 UTC