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Longshot Futures (Part 2), Best of TWT

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Phil, Stephen, and Michael S. discuss MORE unlikely scenarios that will pay off big if they pan out. Topics discussed: Compressed air cars. Cognitive Enhancement -- all time smartest human within the next 20 years? Life Extension. Wireless transmission of power. Faster than light travel. Longshot futures are important because they open our eyes to possibilities, including possibilities for much more likely future developments. Also, it's important to remember that longshots DO pay off every once in a while. So these kinds of scenarios can help us to prepare for the surprises that the future almost certainly does have in store for us. [This show first aired August 25, 2008.]
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Phil, Stephen, and Michael S. discuss MORE unlikely scenarios that will pay off big if they pan out. Topics discussed: Compressed air cars. Cognitive Enhancement -- all time smartest human within the next 20 years? Life Extension. Wireless transmission of power. Faster than light travel. Longshot futures are important because they open our eyes to possibilities, including possibilities for much more likely future developments. Also, it's important to remember that longshots DO pay off every once in a while. So these kinds of scenarios can help us to prepare for the surprises that the future almost certainly does have in store for us. [This show first aired August 25, 2008.]
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