Which science fiction technology or phenomenon will become reality in 2025?
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Spectral Biosignature Detection in exoplanets. Inspired by: "The Three-Body Problem"
50%
Exoplanet Radio Signal Detection. Inspired by: "Contact" by Carl Sagan
50%
AI Recursive Self-Improvement Inspired by: "The Matrix"
28%
Advanced prosthetics (RoboCop) - Fully integrated bionic limbs with sensory feedback
26%
Humanoid robots (I, Robot) - Functional autonomous humanoid robots deployed in manufacturing or service industries
20%
Subvocalization Reading Inspired by: "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" by Robert A. Heinlein
18%
Government Disclosure of Alien Evidence: Media Inspiration: "The X-Files" (1993–2018).
This market speculates on which science fiction-inspired technology or phenomenon will be realized or demonstrated in 2025. Participants are encouraged to submit options that specify both the technology/phenomenon and the sci-fi media it originates from (e.g., books, movies, TV shows, or games).
The resolution will be subjective, based on whether the development closely aligns with the concept portrayed in the media and demonstrates meaningful functionality. Examples of valid options include technologies like brain-computer interfaces from Neuromancer or autonomous humanoid robots from I, Robot.
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