The American public anticipates that the coming half-century will be a
period of profound scientific change, as inventions that were once
confined to the realm of science fiction come into common usage. This is
among the main findings of a new national survey by The Pew Research
Center, which asked Americans about a wide range of potential scientific
developments—from near-term advances like robotics and bioengineering,
to more “futuristic” possibilities like teleportation or space
colonization. In addition to asking them for their predictions about the
long-term future of scientific advancement, we also asked them to share
their own feelings and attitudes toward some new developments that
might become common features of American life in the relatively near
future.
Overall, most Americans anticipate that the technological
developments of the coming half-century will have a net positive impact
on society. Some 59% are optimistic that coming technological and
scientific changes will make life in the future better, while 30% think
these changes will lead to a future in which people are worse off than
they are today . . .
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