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Michael G. Zey, Ph.D. Exec. Director, The Expansionary Institute Professor, Montclair State University July 2010 World Future Society
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Michael G. Zey, Ph.D. Exec. Director, The Expansionary Institute Professor, Montclair State University July 2010 World Future Society
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“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: WWW.ZEY.COM - The ExpansionaryWWW.ZEY.COM Times Futurist Magazine articles Futurist 3000 on Twitter
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The American Economy Growing Unemployment Foreclosures Shrinking Economy Deteriorating Dollar Failing Banks The Moody’s Warning
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Pillars Of Economic Growth Regrow the Energy Base Re-Industrialize Commit To Space Development Embrace The Superlongevity/Human Enhancement Revolution
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Reenergize the American Economy
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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
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Future Energy Sources Nuclear Fusion Macro-Solar Cold Fusion
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Is Space The Answer? The Moon and Helium 3 Asteroids For Iron Nickel, Cobalt, Platinum
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Make It Right in America Nanotechnology Home Manufacturing 3D Printing/Fabricating
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http://www.objet.com/techno/alaris30.htm http://www.objet.com/Products/PolyJet_Technology_ Movie/ http://www.objet.com/Products/PolyJet_Technology_ Movie/
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The radical extension of the human life span accompanied by improved health and vibrancy at all ages. Superlongevity
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The Superlongevity Revolution Extended Life Span Quest for Physical Perfection
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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.
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Stage II : Life Expansion 2000-2075 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
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Cloning Genetic engineering Stem cell research Tissue regeneration Bionics Stage II: Key Drivers
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Designer Children Genetic Pre-Selection For Intelligence Cloning Stem Cell Therapy
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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
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Quest for Ultra-Human Has Already Begun Advance Tissue Regeneration Cosmetic Surgery Sports Surgery Improved Vision Via Lasix, Laser Surgery “Superhormones”
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The Mystique of the Superhuman Artificial retina Cochlear implant Superhormones
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Cochlear Implants
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The Artificial Retina
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Wearable Robots
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Cognitive Enhancement
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“Smart Drugs”
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Growing New Teeth
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The Promise of Nanotechnology Vasculoid System Replacing Circulatory System Diamondoid Skin Creation of Spare Body Parts
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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.
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But More Is Needed Expansionary Culture Greater Freedom For Business and Citizens Lifetime Education More Advanced Technology?
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