U.S. spies see sci-fi world in near future Report looks 15-20
years ahead at critical trends Unmanned vehicles, robotic aides
to the elderly and surgical enhancements to make you stronger,
smarter, or even give you night vision -- it's all part of the
world the U.S. intelligence community says could exist just 20
years from now. In its "Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds"
report released Monday, the National Intelligence Council
indicated future advancements in technology have the potential
to boost economic productivity and reduce scarcity in food,
water and energy worldwide. In a briefing for reporters,
Christopher Kojm, the chairman of the council added, "they will
continue to extend the average age and life spans of populations
around the world." The report is the fifth in a series that
looks 15-20 years ahead at the critical trends and the potential
game changers. It's intended to provide policymakers a way to
think about the future of the world. Kojm said the council made
a "special effort" to asses