Predictions 60 Years From Now

In Vannevar Bush's article, "As We May Think" he talks about all the scientific advancements mankind has achieved, and he predicts what technology will come 60 years later. In my opinion, in the future be it 60 years from now or longer, man will become one with machine, in what is called the "singularity" by futurists. Our brains processing speeds will become exponentially faster with every coming year until we stop communicating by sound, and communicate through brain waves for efficiency. Singularity

Bush predicts that in the future people would use microfilm to store data, but with the invention of the hard drive, virtual memory is possible and we're storing a lot more information than we would on microfilm. My prediction for data storage in 60 years is that we will be using our own DNA to store data since we will be cyborgs essentially. DNA Storage

Bush predicts that we will be having cameras the size of walnuts attached to our faces, which is true
when you look at the GoPro or the upcoming Google Glasses. Google Glasses I think will be one of the inventions of our time period which will further bridge the gap between technology and biology. The new Google Glasses will be replaced in 60 years for the internal version, where I imagine it will be completely built into our systems, combining man with machine. Google Glasses

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In terms of new inventions, the watch will most likely be remade in the next 60 years, possibly as a new interface for daily use or a remote controller. Apple has been heard of recently working the iWatch, a new wristwatch which can be used as a smartphone, possibly to replace the iPhone in the near future. The possibilities are endless, however I feel in the growing world of knowledge, speed and efficiency will be the most important factors in deciding what new invention will break the barriers of convention. iWatch