Which combinations of technology will be the most disruptive in the next 25 years?
Answers must be a combination of two or more technologies.
Please use the comments to post evidence / links to support your position
The winner(s) will be the top 3 choices.
Nuclear energy + Transportation?
@TheAllMemeingEye blockchain technology is only really useful for bitcoin, which is the important invention
@nick wait so it needs to be unexpected? That somewhat defeats the point of a prediction market doesn't it?
@nick I admit I don't have a single objective definition (hence why I wondered if you had one), but some vague aspects I would intuitively expect include:
Significant change in global average quality/way of life
Significant change in global economic growth
Significant societal challenges that require years for society to adapt to
Pivotal role in a significant shift in geopolitical power balance
Some examples that meet one or more of these include:
Stone tools
Controlled fire
Agriculture and animal domestication
Copper/bronze/iron/steel metallurgy
Wheels
Writing
Monetary currency
Firearms
The scientific method
Industrial manufacturing
Opioids
Electricity
Vaccines
Fertiliser
Antibiotics
Engine vehicles
Nuclear weapons
Radio/television
Computers/internet