When I was little my parents had an encyclopedia set that was written in the 1930’s and titled something like “The New Age” or “Our Modern World”. You get the idea, it was all about Modern Times. Well, that was sure a long time ago because nothing in those books gave a clue to what things would be like today. The world today is nothing like the predictions of my childhood.
Massive AI centers are being built, housing massive computers that are competing with each other to be the smartest and best new Artificial Intelligences that will solve the deepest questions of mathematics and engineering. They’re at work now, directing the war with Iran, creating smarter and more capable humanoid robots, developing better computer-brain implants like Neuralink, learning to replace surgeons in operating rooms and run manufacturing plants without human intervention.
Young people are dying at a steadily accelerating rate from heart problems and cancers, mostly, and mostly those who got the Covid shots. The political balance of the world is shifting along with the military power balance and control of energy sources. The reign of Islamic terrorism is ending, the UN, EU and NATO are becoming obsolete.
Big changes are afoot, as I keep reminding all you invisible, silent readers. Prepare or don’t.