kerry davies Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 This article in New Scientist has all sorts of possibilities in the distant future and there was me thinking OLED was a massive step forward. Can anyone suggest a sci-fi dream that isn't going to come true within the next decade or so? Beyond Asimov? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Much as I hope I'm wrong, I doubt there will faster-than-light warp drive (or any of the other SF names for it) or point to point teleportation within the next decade. Both these are staples in a lot of science fiction. If I'm wrong, I'll transport to the UK and buy you a beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Remo Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Jaunte from Alfred Bester's The Stars Our Destination. Instant transit between two points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seano Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Can anyone suggest a sci-fi dream that isn't going to come true within the next decade or so? Moonbase Alpha is already 17 years overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 "A Space Odyssey" is also rather overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musht Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 That Mr Fusion kit has been on back order for a while now.. Haptic touch screen that feel like the surface it`s displaying seem to be getting closer but stone, ice , leather effects may be a way off http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/feedback-tactile-heptic-touch-fujitsu,news-47408.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskers Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Can anyone suggest a sci-fi dream that isn't going to come true within the next decade or so? Nerve Regeneration - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Nerve Regeneration -Errrrm?Unlike spinal column nerves, those called peripheral do regenerate and the current thinking is to bypass nerves altogether. It's like a kind of wi-fi. remarkable results. This is precisely what I mean. Our ability to imagine future technological advances is being overtaken by technological advances. Yes we are a long way from developing things into everyday use but things are moving too fast to keep up with let alone foresee. No we have no teleportation but just try explaining 3D printing to a Dayak. Moonbase became redundant because of robotics. Things are becoming obsolete before we can build them. Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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