We are currently living in the Information Age. The next ages of humanity are as follows
The Post-Information Age
-not too far in the future. Maybe 20 years
The Fusion Age
-the discovery of sustainable fusion power ushers in a new Era of unlimited energy and the end of fossil fuels
Nano Age
-Nanotechnology truly takes off and permeates every aspect of life
Interstellar Age
-With the discovery of Faster-than-light travel, humans can now explore the galaxy
Intergalactic Age
-After learning how to transverse the void between galaxies, humanity explores the universe
6.Post-Intergalactic Age
-Humanity begins to settle and inhabits all parts of the universe. Things go back to the basics.
Energy Age
-Humanity learns how to convert themselves to pure energy and exist in their own designer universes.
7+. The Big Crunch
-The universe ends and a new one is born in its place
This is how I envision the future. Except for the 7+ Big Crunch Era, can you help me think of 10 future inventions/ technologies for each era?
What are your ideas based on exactly? What characterizes the post-information age compared to the information age? Why do you see “fusion” coming earlier than “nano”?
My own framework is the civilization systems progression starting with:
The Post-Information Age is just that. The span of time after this before nuclear fusion is discovered. As for nuclear fusion, I believe it will be achieved first, before we really start to use nanotechnology.