Michael G. Zey, Ph.D. Exec. Director, The Expansionary Institute Professor, Montclair State University July 2010 World Future Society

Michael G. Zey, Ph.D. Exec. Director, The Expansionary Institute Professor, Montclair State University July 2010 World Future Society

 “Ageless Nation” (New Horizons/Kensington)  “The Future Factor” (Transaction Books/ McGraw- Hill)  National Future Trends Analyst on Examiner.com  “Seizing The Future” (Simon and Schuster/Transaction Books)  Visit: - The ExpansionaryWWW.ZEY.COM Times  Futurist Magazine articles  Futurist 3000 on Twitter

The American Economy  Growing Unemployment  Foreclosures  Shrinking Economy  Deteriorating Dollar  Failing Banks  The Moody’s Warning

Pillars Of Economic Growth  Regrow the Energy Base  Re-Industrialize  Commit To Space Development  Embrace The Superlongevity/Human Enhancement Revolution

Reenergize the American Economy

Without a growing energy supply countries face “declining growth rates, diminished standards of living, and growing transfer of wealth from importing to exporting countries” Platt Report, 2008

Future Energy Sources  Nuclear Fusion  Macro-Solar  Cold Fusion

Is Space The Answer?  The Moon and Helium 3  Asteroids For Iron Nickel, Cobalt, Platinum

Make It Right in America  Nanotechnology  Home Manufacturing  3D Printing/Fabricating

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The radical extension of the human life span accompanied by improved health and vibrancy at all ages. Superlongevity

The Superlongevity Revolution  Extended Life Span  Quest for Physical Perfection

Stage I : Key Drivers  Antibiotics  Improvements in public health  Enhanced nutrition  Heart by-pass surgery From “Longevity to Superlongevity” Copyright 2003, Michael G. Zey, Ph.D.

Stage II : Life Expansion   Pushing past 100 to 125  People healthier, physically “younger” than those in previous eras  Eliminating causes of most fatal diseases  Enhancement of human outer shell

 Cloning  Genetic engineering  Stem cell research  Tissue regeneration  Bionics Stage II: Key Drivers

Designer Children  Genetic Pre-Selection For Intelligence  Cloning  Stem Cell Therapy

The Ultra-Human Phenomenon  Enhancement of human outer shell  Improved performance of all physical functions, including brain, circulatory system, key organs.  People healthier, “younger” than those in previous eras

Quest for Ultra-Human Has Already Begun  Advance Tissue Regeneration  Cosmetic Surgery  Sports Surgery  Improved Vision Via Lasix, Laser Surgery  “Superhormones”

The Mystique of the Superhuman  Artificial retina  Cochlear implant  Superhormones

Cochlear Implants

The Artificial Retina

Wearable Robots

Cognitive Enhancement

“Smart Drugs”

Growing New Teeth

The Promise of Nanotechnology  Vasculoid System Replacing Circulatory System  Diamondoid Skin  Creation of Spare Body Parts

Impact of Superlongevity The foundation for a new era of prosperity. As people live to longer ages their productivity will increase, and they will make greater contributions to society and the economy.

But More Is Needed  Expansionary Culture  Greater Freedom For Business and Citizens  Lifetime Education  More Advanced Technology?