○Predicting the Future Through Advances in Visual Technology
From the pseudo-3D images created by red-blue glasses developed in 1853 to the advancements in visual technology until the 1990s, progress was not particularly rapid. However, since the 1990s, with personal computers becoming accessible to individuals, technological advancements have been accelerating year by year. Looking at this within a 10-year framework, it becomes easier to see the technologies that will become mainstream in the next era. A 10-year span corresponds to students becoming young professionals and young professionals advancing to become mid-level employees. This is how new generations develop and evolve existing technologies into new ones. Thus, it leads to predicting the trajectory of advancements, even up to the development of drone fog.
Around 1850s
【Visuals】
・Pseudo-3D photographs using red-blue glasses are invented.
1930s
【Visuals】
・Black and white television broadcasting begins in the UK.
1950s
【Visuals】
・Color television broadcasting starts. In the US, it begins in 1954, and in Japan in 1960.
1990s
【Visuals】
・Personal computer ownership becomes widespread, enabling the creation of 2D and 3D computer graphics and videos.
2000s
【Visuals】
・Broadcasting 2D and 3D computer-generated and live-action videos becomes mainstream on television, computers, concerts, and live events.
2010s
【Visuals】
・Projection mapping, 3D holographic displays, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) emerge, projecting pseudo-3D images in both the real and virtual worlds.
2020s
【Visuals】
・Numerous drones equipped with LEDs come together to create three-dimensional shapes in the sky.
・Live performances and concerts feature 3D dragons and fireworks drawn by drones in the airspace above the audience, moving and rotating.
・Artificial intelligence (AI) generates motion data from videos of human movements and applies them to other static images of people.
・Motion capture becomes easily accessible to the general public. Original motion data created by citizens is uploaded and freely downloadable.
・By drawing the limbs of original 2D characters on paper, motion data is applied, and drone fog creates dynamic and three-dimensional representations. Live performances may feature characters created on the spot dancing as well.
・Online platforms provide professional motion data that can be downloaded and viewed from various angles as 2D images. This includes 3D data of singers performing, golf swings, dance moves, and more.
・Combined with AI, drone fog can animate the mouths of the depicted characters, making them speak and perform animations like birds flapping their wings.
・Live performances exclusively featuring 3D characters created by drone fog are held.
【Music】
・Music composition becomes collaborative with AI. AI suggests melodies, converts hummed melodies into MIDI, proposes instrumentations, and humans make the final selections to advance the composition process.
・Voice synthesis technologies, such as Vocaloids, become indistinguishable from human vocals.
【Other】
・The analysis conducted by artificial intelligence (AI) surpasses human comprehension, and humans rely on AI's answers for reference.
・Research is conducted by asking AI, which provides fast search results for learning purposes.
・Search engines and video platforms provide personalized information tailored to individuals. They learn from browsing history and automatically display content based on personal preferences, including news of interest.
・Daily online purchases are handled by AI.
・Language conversation practice is conducted with the assistance of AI.
・People refer to AI for fashion recommendations and clothing designs. They print and wear patterns and colors created by AI. Additionally, AI-designed clothing can be produced using 3D printers and worn.
・AI manages the cultivation and maintenance of food resources, enabling pesticide-free cultivation with high nutrient yield in indoor environments.
・The technology connecting the brain and computers becomes commonplace.
・Mouse movements are controlled by eye gaze, right-click and left-click actions are performed by winking, and text input is achieved through thoughts or voice commands. Fine adjustments are made without the use of physical controls, as radar detects finger movements in space. All tasks involving visuals, music, architecture, and other computer-based creations respond to commands and body movements originating from the brain.
・Solar panels become transparent films and are utilized in electronic devices, windows, curtains, and fabric materials.
・All computer applications transition to cloud-based platforms, eliminating the need for local installations. Data storage also occurs in the cloud, allowing for automatic updates and version upgrades. Data migration becomes unnecessary even when changing operating systems or computers.
・AI, combined with robotic technology, combines countless instances of intelligence surpassing human capabilities, resulting in the operation of super-intelligent robots.
2030s
【Visual】
・Drone fog becomes popular in households.
・Drones are miniaturized, eliminating the need for physical mobile phones through display technology enabled by drone fog. Similarly, computers and televisions transition from flat screens to three-dimensional images created by drone fog. Two-dimensional displays become optional, and physical devices such as mobile phones, computers, and televisions cease to exist. For 2D viewing, drone fog gathers seamlessly in a flat arrangement, with each minuscule drone changing colors to create the imagery. Screen shapes vary from rectangles to circles or even unconventional forms.
・With drone fog, it becomes possible to project overseas landscapes into rooms, including the depiction of swaying clouds and flowers. The room's ambiance automatically changes in sync with music.
・Home-based reproductions of live concerts and performances utilizing three-dimensional images via drone fog become available. Consequently, individuals can enjoy life-sized performances of their favorite artists from the comfort of their own homes.
・Concerts and events using drone fog have the ability to transform the entire scenery of large venues.
・Drone fog incorporates functions of touchscreens, as well as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), eliminating the need for goggles.
・Memories with family and friends can be saved as 3D videos and viewed through drone fog.
・In education, instructors connected online appear through drone fog in students' homes to provide guidance on movements and other instructions.
・Sports viewing through drone fog enables individuals to experience three-dimensional stadium views at home, with the ability to zoom in and out. Users can observe players in action, and the experience occurs in real-time. Stadiums are equipped with cameras analyzing player movements from various angles, with the data analyzed by artificial intelligence in real-time and transmitted to each household. Household drone fog reproduces the game using this data.
・New formats emerge, allowing for the downloading of 3D videos of singers in addition to music files like MP3 and WAV. Music videos tailored to drone fog become the mainstream.
・Users gain the ability to freely change the clothing worn by singers in 3D videos and design their own stage sets, leading to the creation of personalized mini-concerts akin to playing with dolls.
・Activities similar to VTubers, where users create their original characters with drone fog and overlay their own singing voices, become popular.
・For sports such as soccer and baseball, individuals can collect 3D motion data of players and create their own teams to watch three-dimensional matches in 3D stadiums. Users have full control over the design of these experiences.
・Users can convert their own motion data into 3D format and compete or collaborate with professional 3D characters.
・Portable sports games and similar experiences that used physical controllers transition to brain-controlled movements, where individuals imagine the motions instead. This technology is also applied in the development of imagery training materials.
・Drone fog connected to the brain allows for high-precision manifestation of imagined objects right in front of one's eyes.
・With drone fog in hand, anyone can become an artist. Singers not only sing but also collaborate with self-created characters, harmonize, and bring stories to life while performing.
【Miscellaneous】
・Smartphones become the size of red blood cells and enter the bloodstream, assisting the immune system (by Ray Kurzweil).
・Brain activity extends to virtual reality worlds, and technologies that allow for sensory stimulation are also utilized.
・Food printers prepare freshly cooked meals at home, replacing the need for humans to cook upon returning.
・With DNA analysis powered by artificial intelligence, humanity gains the ability to cure all diseases through gene editing.
・Physical traits, personality, talents, and the causes of diseases become designable through pre and postnatal gene editing.
・Medical advancements extend human lifespan, and the incorporation of robots into the body enables the possibility of becoming superhuman.
・It becomes possible to ride objects created by drone fog, and eventually, they even emit fragrances.
・People start wearing clothes created by drone fog. Naturally, these clothes are designed based on individuals' imagination. People embrace a greater sense of freedom in expressing their unique fashion styles. Consequently, it becomes commonplace to see individuals walking around disguised or transformed.
2040s
【Miscellaneous】
・The capabilities of smartphones evolve to possess a billion times the power compared to the 2010s (by Ray Kurzweil).
・Digital data, such as text information, photos, and videos, can be stored in DNA, resulting in highly compact storage.
・Human replicas created by drone fog can accurately replicate internal organ movements and even simulate blood circulation.
・The trend of keeping animals created by drone fog as pets emerges.
・Drone fog effortlessly produces high-quality goods in response to human desires.
・Materials and exteriors created by drone fog exhibit plant-like properties, including self-replication and self-repair. They can also become stronger, resembling muscles and bones, when subjected to stress.
・In the field of medicine, micro-robots are introduced into patients' bodies, where they can print and restore new organs, restoring normal function.
2050s
【Miscellaneous】
・The world population reaches 10 billion.
○Relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Prout Village
In Prout Village, the level of scientific and technological advancements necessary for humans to live comfortably is already sufficient. Therefore, artificial intelligence is actively utilized in areas where it can replace human work, while ensuring safety and avoiding excessive reliance on AI. All devices prioritize AI automation, while maintaining the ability for humans to engage in manual work at any time.
For example, even in agriculture, efficiency improves with AI handling cultivation and management, making human life easier. However, the capability for manual labor is preserved. In human society, absolute stability and security are not guaranteed, and it is essential to be prepared to handle unforeseen events or disasters through manual work. Excessive dependence on any aspect becomes problematic in human society, thus moderation is key.
In Prout Village as well, further development of technology is considered a natural progression. Science and technology are neither inherently good nor bad; they are tools that can be used for better or worse depending on human intentions. In a world where warfare exists, the advancement of artificial intelligence coupled with super robots or drone swarms could become a crisis for humanity. Therefore, understanding human desires, improving one's character, and selecting sincere leaders become crucial. Learning about these aspects becomes necessary. However, improving one's character isn't an easy task; it takes time. Therefore, being mindful throughout life and advocating activities that overcome ego are essential. This is necessary to elevate the overall level of human character within society and, furthermore, to establish peace.
Another important aspect of learning is to evaluate the merits and demerits of scientific and technological advancements and empower individuals, particularly parents and children, to make decisions on their usage. Continuously exercising critical thinking enhances the quality of judgment and the ability to take personal responsibility. Without this ability, there is a risk of blindly accepting the opinions of influential or charismatic individuals, which can be dangerous.
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