TECH SHIFTERS
1. Nanotechnology
We begin with nanotechnology, which
is perhaps the coolest (in my opinion)
development of the century. For the
uninformed, this innovation allows
us to fiddle with matter on an atomic,
molecular and supramolecular scale. I’m
sure you can feel your brain imploding.
So before your cranium completely
collapses, allow me to deactivate
your disbelief by sharing some of the
awesome possibilities we can expect
from nanotech.
Healthcare
Imagine being invaded by hundreds
of thousands if not millions of little
machines. Before you know it, your
cancerous tumor has disappeared. Your
schizophrenia has subsided and your
organs are regenerated. These are but a
few applications of this tiny tech. Modern
medicine will be revolutionized once
these little bots get inside of us. Don’t be
afraid. Be anxious.
Clothing
Obviously, being able to manipulate
matter on a small-scale means we’ll be
playing around with a lot of different
things. In particular, nano-fibers will
give us more comfortable, durable and
responsive clothing. In other words, all
clothes will be one size. And when you
slip into that shirt or dress you fancy, the
fabric will automatically conform to your
body. Now, isn’t that awesome? Yeah it is!
Currently, we’re on the verge of messing
around with fabrics to the point that the
textile industry will most certainly be
facing some tough times ahead.
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