If I were a kid today, I’d forget about hacking computers… I’d be hacking biology.
We’re heading towards a world of perfect knowledge. With a trillion sensors gathering data everywhere (autonomous cars, satellite systems, drones, wearables, cameras), you’ll be able to know anything you want, anytime, anywhere, and query that data for answers and insights.
A 3D printer with a resolution of an atom could theoretically print a human if it was given the right program.
Many kids (and adults) can’t name a famous, living engineer, scientist, or inventor. There is nothing wrong with having great superheroes from the world of sports and entertainment. But there should be more room for people who are contributing to society by curing diseases, creating breakthrough technologies, etc.
Ten years from now, we will look at taking away your access to a virtual world as wholly inappropriate. Virtual worlds will be essential to our intellectual capacity, the same way that we regard childhood and education. We move to cities so we can engage with a broader set of diverse people. We will move to virtual worlds for the same reason. They will be the biggest cities.