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WORLD ORDER. One World?. World order is less important in 2055 because of ultra-globalization, end of wars and fading of nationalism. What about China?. China never achieved superpower status:. Labor unrest in the 30’s toppled the fragile political system.
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One World? World order is less important in 2055 because of ultra-globalization, end of wars and fading of nationalism. What about China? China never achieved superpower status: • Labor unrest in the 30’s toppled the fragile political system. • Was the Internet the demise of Communism? • Manual labor content cost became too small to matter. • The copy cat strategy stifled creativity. • Lack of global natural resources starved the awakened giant.
Personal Wear • Mostly wearable; Personal Interface (PI) • Audio (the old headset) can be implanted • Displays are wireless heads-up “eyeglasses” • Optional console is worn on wrist or is a pen • 100% voice control now, but simple mind-directed is coming • Cinema downloads are wireless; 10 seconds per “movie” • Music is on demand, millisecond load – buffer-store
Early model Later Hardware
Pets/Companions • Mostly robotic • Dogs • Cats • Customized • They serve as: • Companions • Guardians • Trainers • Helpers/caregivers
Still controversial Robo-mate More Robos
GeckoPal • He climbs walls for security • Watches over you • Sniffs for dangers • Alarms; time, messages, reminders, danger • He will turn things on and off by: • Wireless • Netlink • Manually