Which near-future utopian scenario will totally come true?


	Which near-future utopian scenario will totally come true?

Djiezes

2-23-2008 10:58 AM

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2-24-2008 8:41 AM

carrerinyes

3-3-2008 2:58 AM

MyndSurfer

C - fusion energy or solar
E
The remaining options are more likely to become out-of-control Huxleyian 'Brave New Worlds' - disasters for the 'common wo/man'.

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