Future Thinker Gifts

"Someday, son, this will all be yours—and underwater."

The Evolution Of Man

"You should do something brilliant, before it's too late."

"After fire and the wheel, it was only logical to invent the patent attorney."

"And this little warning light flashes when the outside air becomes too polluted to breathe."

'The good news, Dave, is that the computer's passed the Turing test. The bad news is that you've failed.'

"Those who do not learn from the future are destined to make mistakes in it."

'Perhaps you could give him a touch of astigmatism. Kids with glasses are sooo cute!'

"I'm looking for something really dull and repetitive."

'You know what I'm looking forward to? -- hindsight.'

'We can't make any plans. By the time we grow up, there will be professions no one has ever dreamed of.'

'The end is near.'

PastFuture.

The road ahead?

'This problem has been my life's work. I planned to devote my remainig years to it. It's just been solved in four seconds.'

"One day this will all be outsourced."

Opportunities arising from Global warming

I can be upgraded can you?

"Networks, databases, the internet, the web, where is it all going?" Computer answers - "I haven't made up my mind yet!"

'I wanted to become a cyborg too, but it costs an arm and a leg!'

"Early retirement is an OK long-term goal, Kevin, but most folks need to get a job first."

'A few years ago all we needed were some people who could hammer and some people who could paint.'

"That's all well and good, but what's the practical application for it."

"Did you remember to scatter a few lance points and arrowheads back there for future generations to ponder?"

'Your trouble is you're living in the past.'

Cloning $600: "It just seems wrong to me. I don't think I could live with myself."

"Are you concerned about the increase in artificial intelligence?"

'No offense, but by the time we're in the job market, won't that stuff be obsolete?'

"Would you like to hear about our retirement plan?"

"I'm sorry...but I've just been informed recent technological advances have rendered this course obsolete!"

'Now that everyone's street is online, we're mapping interiors.'

'And what makes you think you'll be good at planning ahead?'

"We've created a safe, nonjudgmental environment that will leave you child ill-prepared for real life."

"No, son, I don't know what decisions will be made about your social security. Good night."

Wind-generated power. Wind turbines attached to Battersea Power Station's iconic chimneys