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Originally Posted by bivenator
Wife and I are expecting our second child. It occurred to me that if my child lives an expected 85 years then she will be alive in the year 2100. This is mind boggling to me as this seems so very far away. I can't fathom the changes the world will experience during the next 85 years. I don't expect my grandparents who were born during the 1900's would have predicted two world wars, moon landings, and advent of the computer that occurred during their lifetimes.
As far as what she will see during that time period is anyone's guess. I am fearful that the scenarios in Soylent Green and Rollerball will play out. I am not confident that the world will be a safer and "nicer" place than we have now. Perhaps our science advancements will benefit mankind to the ends that wars are ended, famine eradicated and cancer solved.
A man can hope, right.
Maybe the Astros will win the World Series.
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My grandfather was born in 1890, on the trail between Oklahoma and New Mexico, in a covered wagon. Grew up in North Panhandle of Texas.
My great grandfather bought one of the first powered tractors in that area, a Reeves 40.
During his lifetime: 1890-1980
Switch from Horses to cars
2 World Wars
Gunpowder to Smokeless
Nitrogen Fertilizer
Lighter than Air Aircraft
Air Planes
Jet Air Planes
Rockets
Artificial Satellites
Landing on the moon
Radio
TV
Computers
Electronics
Countless other things