archives: Futurism
The Internet Brain: Our Most Hopeful Approach to Cultural Harmony?
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Some scientists believe our brains might link to the world in a similar way as the internet. Could this be the key to bridging cultural differences? More »
Neill Blomkamp (District 9) On Alien Life And The Coming Singularity
The director of District 9 shares his take on aliens and the future of intelligent life. More »
Is God Just a Manifestation of the Mind?
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A new study found that people with tumors in the back part of their brain are more likely to be spiritual or religious. What does this finding mean fo More »
The Ant Theory Of Humanity
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Marc Latham finds philosophical inspiration in a colony of ants in Africa, culminating in an 'Ant Theory' of humanity's place in the universe. More »
After Copenhagen: Can Travel Spur A New Green Philosophy?
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As the conference ends without much to show for it, Christine Garvin wonders what this outcome means for the future of travel. More »
Fighting the Good Fight: Can Our World be Saved?
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Feeling thrown around by all the bad news/stay positive news bombarding you daily? Is it possible that fully believing in one side over the other is n More »
It’s the End of the World as We Know it: 2012 Smugly Debunked
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Critics are debunking myths about 2012 all over the media. But are they coming from the wrong direction? More »
Standing Room Only: The Future of Airline Travel
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It's up to us to save the airlines. Here's what needs to happen. More »
5 Things Cities Can Learn From Burning Man
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Not just a drug-fueled party in the desert, Burning Man has a lot to teach real cities, according to founder Larry Harvey. More »
The End of Evolution: Will Travel Become Obsolete?
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According to an article on Daily Galaxy, we have moved from Darwinism to cultural evolution. But what does this mean for the future of travel? More »
British Scientist Promises Invisibility Cloak in Two Years
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Look out, Harry Potter, your cloak is going to be SO last year. More »
Guns, Germs, And Big Brother: 60-Year Anniversary Of 1984
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It's been 60 years since '1984' was published. Was Orwell's view of the future dead-on? More »
6 Revolutionary Forms Of Travel That Don’t Exist Yet… But Should
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Where are the hover cars? Turner Wright laments the lack of transportation technology that should have arrived by now. More »






















