Futurist Pillows

"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."

Evolution of man, starting at ameba through to computer

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

Driverless cars were presenting new policing challenges...

Ascent of Machine.

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

"It's a self-driving car."

Nurses in short supply.

Evolution

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

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."

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

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

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

Nordic Trak Reading Machine

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

The singularity is near

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

'Our funds contain stocks chosen only by American-made robots!"

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

"We all agree it's a great resume, but I'm afraid our computer doesn't like you!"

A Vision of New York's Future

Automation of Security

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

Not A Robot