Scientists reveal what our world will look like in 2050

All of us, at least once in our lives, think about what our future will be like, what we will do in a year or where we will be a decade from now. But have you ever wanted to know what will become of our world in 2050? Thanks to research and new technologies, experts already have some estimates of what awaits us in a few decades.

O awesome.club has conducted research to find out what will change in the future, and how human life will be transformed due to technological and scientific advances, and wants to share the information it has found with you.

The world is inhabited by more than 7.5 billion people. United Nations reports indicate that by 2050, the population will reach approximately 9.8 billion. Currently, the list of the most populous countries is led by China and, in second place, comes India, a country estimated to surpass the first in a few decades. On the other hand, Africa has a higher growth rate compared to Europe, and it is believed that it will contribute 50% of the world population increase in about 30 years.

Spanish neurobiologist Rafael Yuste believes that we will soon witness a revolution that will change the human condition because, within a few decades, the brain code could be completely deciphered. This would reveal the activity of the brain, where millions of neurons project and connect, to show the essence of the human being, understanding more precisely his thoughts and everything that happens in his mind.

This would benefit people suffering from brain problems by increasing mental capacity. This technology could be decisive for the coming years, combined with gene editing, computing and artificial intelligence.

Through CRISPR technology, through which it is possible to easily modify the genome of living beings, the birth of children with specific characteristics, such as height, visual capacity or eye color, may arise. Regardless of physical attributes, one study concluded that this technique could be useful in preventing some diseases by altering a person’s DNA. There are currently no tests or experiments to ensure this method is safe. By the year 2050, there is a likelihood that enough information will have been found to employ it, through this technology or others.

In a few years, the rise in temperature will have worrying consequences for the planet. Crops, for example, will have to be moved from their usual areas and will be forced to withstand drought and floods, which could also occur. Production will decrease significantly and this will affect the economic aspect and food consumption.

Many trees will disappear due to weather phenomena and some species that live in the coldest parts, such as polar bears, seals, walruses and algae, will be in a critical situation, even with the possibility of extinction, as well as species from the tropics.

By 2050, or perhaps years earlier, it is estimated that there will be a billion electric cars, with the intention of reducing the pollution generated by the usual engines. The cars we know now will only be part of museums and movies. From 2040, some countries will stop selling vehicles that have combustion engines and their circulation will be banned.

This will benefit the environment, but it will bring unfavorable factors to the jobs involved in this sector, such as taxi drivers, mechanics, car manufacturers, insurance agents and driving school teachers.

Technology has already made many advances in terms of robotics. As you can see in a video that a Chinese company published, there are already machines that can perform certain activities, such as opening a bottle with your hands, moving your fingers and holding a letter or even 4 liters of liquid. This is possible by imitating an operator’s movements, but how far do robots want to go?

By the year 2050, it may be possible for our thoughts to be stored in a robot with the development of different projects. That way, we would be immortal and there would be an extension of our mind when our life came to an end. We would just change our bodies, and we could even attend our own funeral to say goodbye to the body that was gone and go on living like a robot.

The difference between how long people live in rich countries will be smaller and smaller compared to those in low-income countries. In 2017, life expectancy at birth was 72 years. In a few years, it could increase to 77 and, in developed countries, to 85. In some cases, if you lead a healthy life, a man can live up to 120 years, due to the advances that medicine will have. Three-dimensional printing, cancer detection methods and other resources will make it possible to take early steps to benefit health.

Many attempts have been made to find out if there is life on other planets. An expert on the subject said in an interview that, by probability and statistics, it is certain that by 2050 there will already be discoveries that prove the existence of other beings, although they are not very similar to us or as we imagine. He stressed that it is a matter of looking in the right places and reviewing what has already been done, because NASA has already found other planets that are very similar to Earth.

Technology is one of the most advanced sciences. Over the years, we have witnessed the evolution of the devices we use every day. Perhaps cell phones will not cease to exist, but they will evolve. They will likely be smaller, with flexible screens and a stronger battery, with the possibility of charging them via Wi-Fi.

It is estimated that within 20 or 30 years not only will cell phones be smart, it is possible that many of the objects around us, such as shoes, lenses or cars, could be useful for sending data, being connected. This would be possible through the “Internet of Things” trend, the proposed network that will change the world.

Scientists have searched for a solution to this disease for many years. After so many advances in technology and science, it would be logical to have the possibility of finding a remedy for people who suffer from it.

Researchers have discovered a way to turn cancer into something curable, through a treatment that would last a few weeks and be much cheaper than those currently available on the market. By the year 2050, one could expect the discovery of a total cure, if the drugs really fulfill the functions they promise.

What other changes do you think will transform the planet in 2050? Which of the ones on the list did you find most interesting? Tell us your answers in the comments.