What are the problems we face in the future?

Over the last few months, BBC Future Now has been examining some of the biggest problems humankind faces right now: land use to accommodate exploding populations, the future of nuclear energy, the chasm between rich and poor – and much more. But what about the big challenges that are brewing for the future?

What can be a sign of the future?

Temperatures, certain smells, even feelings can all be signs of the future. If you notice feelings of anxiety when you see owls, feelings you’ve never experienced before, take it as significant. If every time you hear Katy Perry sing, you feel coolness, take it as a significant premonition of something. Pay attention to symbols and signs.

How can you tell the future with your body?

It might sound silly, but you can think of your body as a “psychic eye,” or something that’s always gathering information. Temperatures, certain smells, even feelings can all be signs of the future. If you notice feelings of anxiety when you see owls, feelings you’ve never experienced before, take it as significant.

What are the global challenges for the next 50 years?

If current trends in population growth, resource depletion, climate change, terrorism, organized crime, and disease continue and converge over the next 50–100 years, it is easy to imagine a continually unstable world with a series of catastrophic results.

Are there any problems in the far future?

To thrive for billions of years, there will be a few troublesome problems to solve – from the death of the Sun to the decay of matter. C Can we actually say anythingabout the far future?

What are the problems we face right now?

Over the last few months, BBC Future Now has been examining some of the biggest problems humankind faces right now: land use to accommodate exploding populations, the future of nuclear energy, the chasm between rich and poor – and much more.

Are there any signs that you can predict the future?

2. You’ve predicted important world events, such as the election of President Obama or the Arab Spring. People who can do this are called ‘super forecasters’. Next time you are watching a news report on TV, try to predict how a given situation will unfold. 3.

What do the experts say about the future?

He thinks we’re heading towards an age when we’ll be able to create virtual reality avatars of our deceased loved ones, realistic enough that we can interact with them. “This will be a way to bring him back,” he says, referring to his father.