TOP 10 FUTURE TECH INVENTIONS (Part 2) Institute for the Future

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The Institute for the Future, a research organization devoted to providing foresight about the world ahead, thinks that many of these Top 10 Futuristic Inventions will exist within the next 10 years.




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6. “Golden Blood” Donation Kits
The rarest blood type in the world has only been discovered in 43 people. “Golden Blood”, also known as Rh-null, is a true universal donor. This means that anybody who needs a blood transfusion can be saved with this rare blood type. The problem is that those 43 people can only accept Rh-null blood. Home donation kits could allow people with Golden Blood to sell it at a high cost — upward of $2,400 a litre. They could also use these profits for when they need to buy more of it in the event of an injury.
7. Microbial Mood Rings
Scientists are finding that people's microbiome — the bacteria in their gut — is essentially a second brain. The Microbial Mood Ring would contain a perfect replica of the wearer's microbiome which gives people unprecedented access to their current state of health. When you encounter an environment that might negatively affect that bacteria, the ring would change colours, prompting you to leave or perhaps wash your hands. It’s a great way to guide you toward the things which will be good for you.
8. Reputation Statements
If we want to gauge someone's worth, we shouldn't go by their bank account or assets. Instead, we should develop a Reputation Statement — an itemized list of each person's monthly social acts, similar to a utility bill. A nobler form of currency would incentivize people to act in a way that benefits their community, rather than themselves. It's proof you've done something good to make this money, and it's not like you won the lottery or made a killing in the stock market.
9. An Indulgence Navigator
A wearable device could use people's genetics and psychological profile to track their cravings and help them to avoid eating unhealthy foods during moments of weakness. The Indulgence Navigator would present biometric data through augmented reality. If you're about to open a candy bar and your heart rate and saliva levels spike, the device could send you an alert. It also works for smoking, recreational drugs and other addictions which are difficult to kick.
10. EZ Lift Physical Activity App
The EZ Lift would encourage people to take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. Each person would start the day with a certain number of "lift" credits; as they exhaust them, an augmented-reality display would let everyone know they're running low. People can earn credits by taking the stairs, or walking instead of driving. The idea would be to nudge people toward exercise by making public health truly public.

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