1. FUTURE ’56 (2056) SMTA January 2056 Ken Gilleo PhD ET-Trends LLC
(A “living” evolving workshop)
January 2056
SMTA has had a Nano logo since 2035
Ken Gilleo PhD
ET-Trends LLC
SMTA

2. to a stroll down paths shaped by technology 2005 to 2055
What do you think was the biggest problem in the first half of the 21st century?
Let’s see.
The future – if you are not scared, your dreams are not big enough.
Let us dream with courage

3. People changing technology Technology changing people
Forces
High-Leverage
People changing technology
Technology changing people
Natural events

4. LIFE STYLES

5. 2055
Most work from “home”
Single households dominate

6. Habitat

7. Living Very few single dwelling “homes”
Many live in a single “multi-room”
Programmed room adapts to needs
Applies transformation technology; “Morph-Tech”
The WEE room: Entertainment/Education/Workspace
Has all netlinks – powerful communication system
Cinema provides all senses and beyond
Wireless

9. URBAN
SEMI-RURAL