An independant consultant working at the intersection of science and business.
P redicting the future is inherently impossible.
Yet speculating about the future is fun and a useful exercise. And as long as we don't extend our thoughts too far into the future, we can construct a set of likely events. Speaking of too far into the future, by the year 2050, many people may choose to abandon their bodies and download themselves into artificial brains. This could significantly reduce the sales of toilet seats and brake rotors. In the nearer term however, there will still be a significant demand for these sorts of items, and that is good news for those of us who make things for a living.