What could possibly be the next great discovery for mankind on the planet??

Question

A source of energy in a seemingly endless supply thereby eliminating the need for commercial trade of natural resources? A Major medical breakthrough that unlocks the keys to illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, ALS et al? A complete end to all warfare and proliferation of tolerance and peace on a global scale? Or... have we gone as far as we can go, celebrating only small advancements in science and culture with no major breakthroughs on the scale of the renaissance period. (1300 a.d. - 1600 a.d.) Also known as the age of enlightenment, this period saw more advancements in culture than any other period in history comparitively. My fear is that we have peaked. The thought that the global fight for natural resources (oil) could escalate to a global shell game, that we are 50+ years from truly understanding the human genome and world peace has become a pipe dream leaves me to wonder. What is next??? I hoping for... (this is where I lose credibility) ... alien contact

Answer 1

Alien contact would be great.  You know they're out there somewhere, it's only a matter of time.  I think that would shed a lot of light on things to come.

Answer 2

Within 50 years mankind will discover a way to harness Gravity.

With the use of electro-magnets & the earths gravity along with static electricity to stabilize it!

(Sorry if this looks like Nostradamus wrote it but I think it COULD happen)

Answer 3

how about mankinds downfall?

Answer 4

How about a cure for being stupid haha

Answer 5

Perhaps a discovery of the root of human concience, or a big leap in the understanding of neurochemistry...

Easily controlled and profitable nuclear fusion technology seems on track as well.

I'd like to see alien contact too, and I'm sure they're out there, but considering the vast distances involved I find it regrettably unlikely.

I don't think we'll make any sort of magic bullet, like a super-key to all disease or a perfect way to end world hunger or war.  They simply aren't feasible.

Answer 6

another planet like earth to be destroyed by the mankind

Answer 7

wouldn't this be simply as turning over a small pebble and finding; LOVE?

Answer 8

OJ's other glove.