Category Archives: Friday Futurecast

The idea

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Linda Andrews

We are well and truly into 2020. I guess it is time to figure out how I’m going to spend the days, weeks, and months ahead. Last year was full of tremendous change. I’m still reeling from it, still adapting … Continue reading →

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Friday Futurecast: Islands

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Sometimes, it takes a sarcastic comment to really drive an idea home. A coworker of mine tried to introduce panic into a roomful of scientists by commenting on the current ‘Strawmaggedeon’ in California. Only a complete and utter moron would … Continue reading →

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Friday Futurecast: Human Labor, part 2

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Last week, I talked about the machines taking over and humans being paid to keep out of business. This week is the other side of that coin. I’m talking microbusiness. Each business in a community supports that community. No more … Continue reading →

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Friday Futurecast: Human Labor (part 1)

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Technology usually makes our life easier and more efficient. But there’s no doubt that it is also taking human jobs. Let’s face it when the only thing that matters is the bottom line-a robotic system that can work 24/7/365, that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Friday Futurecast: The Immersive Experience

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Back in the day, the VR (virtual reality) experience was the up and coming thing. Through a pair of glasses, the wearer could become part of the game being played. This later evolved into real-life experiences where the viewer could … Continue reading →

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Friday Futurecast: Water

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Linda Andrews

We are a country that is a continent wide. It’s a bit mind-boggling to think about it, really. But this puts us in an enviable position. With ever-shifting weather patterns, we can take advantage of rain on one coast and shift … Continue reading →

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Friday Futurecast: The High Seas

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Disclaimer: I hate fish. I hate the taste of it. I hate the texture of it. I hate the smell of it. But I love the ocean. I love to eat the bottom-feeders (crab, lobster, clams) and the soft, squishy … Continue reading →

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Friday Futurecast: The Grid

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Linda Andrews

The end of the electric grid is coming. There are books written about it. And, not all of them are fiction. Some are based on the cascading blackouts that have happened. Others about an EMP pulse from a solar flare … Continue reading →

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Friday Futurecast: VirtualCons

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Linda Andrews

I’m at Phoenix ComicFest today and I couldn’t help but think about future conferences. Gazing into my magic ball, I see people attending virtual conferences. Like most things the tech will arise from the porn industry—giving sensory and full stimulus … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Futurecast: Algorithms

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Linda Andrews

My first introduction to algorithms via computers ruling the world was through Landru on the original Star Trek series (The Return of the Archons). In many ways, I preferred the Terminator movies. At least there was an enemy to shot, … Continue reading →

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