Laser excavators, which could be directed via satellite, would be capable of fusing the earth beneath it into a molten magma-like material. This machine would be able to change its shape to conform to a wide range of contours such as canals, roads, and waterways.

Nanotechnology offers enormous potential. Nanotechnology combines optics and lasers, and will eventually enable us to assemble matter, atom by atom, into whatever molecular structure is needed. Nanotechnology will lead to a sub-microscopic revolution in all fields.

This concludes my summary of technology of the future. I’ll go out how I came in, with a quote from Jacque Fresco:

“If technology does not liberate all people for the pursuit of higher aspirations in human achievement, then all its technical potential will be meaningless.”

As soon as refinements in conversion technologies increase its feasibility, geothermal energy will become readily available in various geographical regions throughout the world, both on land and under the sea. This energy source alone could provide enough clean energy for the next thousand years.

The underwater turbines are designed to convert a portion of the flow of the Gulf Stream through turbines to generate clean electric power. These slow rotating turbines would have a centrifugal separator and deflectors to prevent harm to marine life.

A land bridge or tunnel might be constructed across the Bering Strait. The function would be to generate electrical power and house facilities for collecting and processing marine products. Beneath and above the ocean surface would be tunnels for the transport of both passengers and freight. Not only could this structure provide a physical link between Asia and North America, it could also serve as an avenue for social and cultural exchange. This land bridge would perhaps serve as a base for the development of clean fusion power. Pipelines to conduct fresh water from melting icebergs to other parts of the world may also be incorporated.

Solar power has tremendous potential from photovoltaic panels that store energy in batteries for private use to large scale solar plants on land and in the sea. The radiation that strikes the Earth’s surface each year is more than 10,000 times the world’s energy use. New technologies are constantly merging to harness this potential. It’s capabilities are endless in providing energy in the long run.

The mag-lev trains are high-speed and the passenger compartments can be removed as the train passes through the station. The removable sections can then take passengers to their local destinations while other compartments are lowered in their place. The main body of the train remains in motion, conserving energy and and serving most transportation purposes.

In the future, the idea is that military aircraft will be unnecessary. This means that emphasis can be shifted to advancing medical, emergency, service, and transportation vehicles. A VTOL, or vertical take-off and landing aircraft,  has three synchronous turbines  allowing for exceptional maneuverability. They are designed to lift passengers and freight by ring-vortex air columns. They will be designed to combine the most desirable attributes of fixed winged aircraft, helicopters, and flying platforms. Transcontinental travel will be achieved through advanced aircraft and high-speed mag-lev trains, all integrated in a worldwide transportation system.

The last idea I will share with you is the automobile. Streamlined cars will provide high-speed, energy efficiency, and safe long-range transportation. Some will have wheels while others will eventually be equipped with magnetic levitation or air-float capabilities. Most vehicles will have voice-recognition technology that allows the passengers to program their destination by voice command. Self-monitoring systems tell the vehicles when service is required, and can transport themselves to maintenance facilities. Use of clean non-polluting electrical energy allows for silent vehicle operation. Also, proximity sensor devices linked to automated velocity and breaking systems enhance safety by enabling the vehicles to avoid collisions.The entire interior is equipped with ergonomically designed air bag systems as a second safety measure. However, within the cities, horizontal, vertical, radial, and circular conveyors will serve most transportation needs.

The central dome has educational facilities, an access center, computerized communications networking systems, health and child care facilities. Surrounding the central dome are centers for cultural activities such as the arts, theater, exhibitions, concerts, and other various forms of entertainment. Next is the design and development complex for this research and planning city. Adjacent the research facilities are dining and other amenities. The eight residential districts following have a variety of free form unique architecture to fulfill the various needs of the occupant. Each home is immersed in lovely gardens isolating one from another with lush landscaping. Areas are set aside for renewable clean sources of energy such as wind generators, solar, heat concentrating systems, geothermal, photovoltaic and others. Next are the indoor hydroponic facilities and outdoor agricultural belts which will be used to grow a wide variety of organic plants without the use of pesticides. A circular waterway for irrigation and filtration surrounds the agricultural belt. Lastly, the outermost perimeter is utilized for recreational activities such as biking, golfing, hiking and riding, etc. All the facilities would be available to everyone without cost in a resource based economy. The sole purpose of this sophisticated technology is to free people from boring monotonous tasks, making available a much higher standard of living, and providing more leisure time. With an opportunity for constant growth and achievement people could have the time and freedom to choose the lifestyle they find most fulfilling. The city is designed to serve the needs of every member of society.

“If technology does not liberate all people for the pursuit of higher aspirations in human achievement, then all its technical potential will be meaningless.”