Futurist Gifts

"All I'm saying is now is the time to develop the technology to deflect an asteroid."

"My physician prescribed a customized formulation for me."

Sub-Burbia 2049

"Does your car have any idea why my car pulled it over?"

'It's not easy being ahead of your time.'

'Must you keep reminding me by wearing that shirt?'

2016: Final human job replaced by robot.

"Shouldn't we hold off an artificial intelligence until we figure out actual intelligence?"

"I'm not particular, I'll take any job that will replace a human."

Ascent of Machine.

'You're hired, but remember, you can be replaced by a machine...believe me.'

Evolution of man, starting at ameba through to computer

Driverless cars were presenting new policing challenges...

Nurses in short supply.

"The latest version of your life is now available to download."

"It's a self-driving car."

'Of course things change: our fathers were replaced by machines - we'll be replaced with new software.'

Evolution

'Our school computers are a year old. How can we be competitive in the job market if we're trained on obsolete equipment?'

It had taken a team of engineers at IBM over a decade and had cost more than 50 million dollars, but that nigh, when Eat-Bot 4000 finally broke the record for hot dogs in an hour, it was all worth it.

"Remember humans?"

'We have a diverse work force. We us three different models of robots."

Evolution

'What it comes down to is this thing is capable of telling us a lot more than we really want to know.'

'Hello, Robotaxi Cab Company?! I think one of your drivers has a screw loose!!!'

Automation of Security

Artificial hearts.

The singularity is near

"I didn't take anyone's job. This is my company."

"Having a baby will ruin my figure, so Tom and I are making one with a 3D printer."

A Vision of New York's Future

"Scientists have now confirmed the human body is phasing out the vocal cords, due to texting and other nonverbal means of communication."

Nordic Trak Reading Machine

"Hey, remember a few days ago, when all this was unacceptable?"

'Employment agency: We have lots of jobs for robots, apps, drones.'