Recap

'Extreme Future' Trends

During the middle two hours of the program, renowned global futurist Dr. James Canton discussed the top trends of the 'extreme future,' including oil and alternative energy (hydrogen, solar voltaic and nano-energy), longevity medicine and human enhancement, teleportation, climate change, and security issues (terrorism, disease pandemics, etc).

Canton also spoke about the United States, its inextricable link with the global economy and how it must continue leading in technological innovation.

The last hour featured Open Lines with a focus on what callers believe the future holds for humanity and the planet.

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