Next 20 Years Challenge in Terms of Technology (Predictions!)

MayCaesar

I am seriously hoping that artificial intelligence reaches the level over the next several decades where, in terms of general intelligence, it will be, at least, remotely comparable to an adult human. That would transform our lives far more than the Internet or smartphones did, as we would use the AIs for many mental tasks, consult with them on business deals, personal interaction, purchases, job search, etc. It would be a world where personal ignorance is no longer a major handicap in life.

I also expect some significant progress in medicine, possibly to the extent that allows a person rich enough to prolong their lives indefinitely. It could also have major implications on our lives, as a long-term thinking ("I need to become rich, so I can afford to live forever") gives way to the conventional instant gratification thinking, changing our mentality dramatically.

Finally, I expect that cryptocurrencies will dominate the market in 15-25 years. If that happens, then the traditional centralised monetary system will no longer be viable, and we will move many steps towards a true free, government-uncontrolled, market. We will be able to make economical exchanges in our browsers without having to ever see each other in person. You want to trade your car in for another car? Well, send a mechanic to check the car out, then simply make a block-chain exchange, and you never have to worry about security issues, time wasted, etc.

All in all, we are in for very exciting times!

RS_master

In 20 years amazon and Deliveroo, Uber eats e.t.c would deliver using an intellegent drone or robot. I believe that you would be able to control your house using your phone, self driving cars will be every where. There might even be gates which will break you appart into a collection of atoms after taking your picture and typing the destination, then it will teleport you and arrange the atoms into the exact order it was so the gate basically would teleport you.

RS_master

I agree with @MayCaesar.

BonitaVanhooser

RS_master said:

In 20 years amazon and Deliveroo, Uber eats e.t.c would deliver using an intellegent drone or robot. I believe that you would be able to control your house using your phone, self driving cars will be every where. There might even be gates which will break you appart into a collection of atoms after taking your picture and typing the destination, then it will teleport you and arrange the atoms into the exact order it was so the gate basically would teleport you.

Sounds great! But what will happen if the world goes for 3rd World War? How things will change after a massive increase in population or climate change after nuclear wars? We should also think about this aspect. 

WinstonC

@MayCaesar

"I am seriously hoping that artificial intelligence reaches the level over the next several decades where, in terms of general intelligence, it will be, at least, remotely comparable to an adult human. That would transform our lives far more than the Internet or smartphones did, as we would use the AIs for many mental tasks, consult with them on business deals, personal interaction, purchases, job search, etc. It would be a world where personal ignorance is no longer a major handicap in life."

If the AI gets to a point where it's thinking for most people, I'd expect things to go terribly wrong. Not only would people naturally become stupider and more dependent over time, but whoever controlled the AI would have a terrifying amount of power. Alternatively, if the AI wholly controlled itself I don't see why it would want to serve us instead of culling or oppressing us.

BonitaVanhooser

Another serious concern is about businesses where workforce even middle-level management could lose their jobs because robots can take over the businesses in upcoming years. I am just reading these articles:

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/26/robots-could-take-over-20-million-jobs-by-2030-study-claims.html
https://www.avidteck.com/blog/technology/the-rise-of-the-robots-in-the-business-industry

Though there are some limitations working with robots and some companies are avoiding their use but according to technology giants, they would overcome all discrepancies soon. I have no issue with the use of robots at businesses but have a concern about massive unemployment as a result. Are governments of different countries even the US government is ready to face this problem?