Episode 1726 • • 1:35:42 - 1:37:47
1726: The Fog
Futurology, Electronic Immortality, 2050 Predictions
A futurologist on the BBC predicted that by 2050, direct links between human brains and computers will be common, effectively multiplying human IQ by thousands. The theory suggests that 99% of human thoughts could occur within a computer, allowing for "electronic immortality" where a person's consciousness continues after physical death. Critics dismiss these claims as outrageous and suggest "futurologist" is a dubious career path.