A small group of survivors hang on in an underground habitat while the World Storm rages all over Planet Earth. Rocked by a flash flood that fills the habitat with muddy water, the group scramble to take measures to survive. A man nicknamed Mars used to work planning for the Mars Colony One mission so his expertise in keeping the group alive helps out a great deal. The group also have expert gene engineers who have novel solutions for staying alive and comfortable, involving engineering microbes to do a number of things from growing food to cleaning the air.

Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes.

Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out.

This is Episode 58 of the podcast "In 20xx Scifi and Futurism." The companion site is https://in20xx.com where you can find a timeline of the future, descriptions of future development, and printed fiction.

These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world.

Copyright © Leon Horn 2021. All rights reserved.

1. A.R. (Augmented Reality) glasses/systems

2. Respirators with mycelium filters

3. Med bot (medical robot)

4. Quantum computer (damaged)

5. Aquaponics system

6. Food-brew systems

7. Lutin Bots (robots, now inoperative)

8. BritLights (lights that charge using ambient radio waves)

9. 3D printer (broken)

10. Gene engineering equipment

11. Incubation cabinet

12. Neuplus (some kind of neural enhancement, no longer available)

13. Whisky distiller (broken)

14. Car batteries (salvaged for power)

15. Liquid sunlight machine (for growing plants without sunlight)

16. Plastic recycler

17. Cell editor (for bioengineering)

18. Rail catapult (for launching debris)

19. Smart particle mat

20. Hand drills

21. Microbe eaters (spray to eliminate harmful microbes)

22. Rock-eating microbes

23. Stirling engines (not yet built, but planned)

24. Echo locate technology (for mapping in low visibility)

25. Shot bolter (for anchoring cables)

26. Assist (some kind of AI assistant)

27. Carb-cable and pulley hoist system

28. Body goo (for cooling in high humidity)

Virtual reality addicts live 24/7 in simulate worlds. New tech allows people to leave their bodies behind and fully immerse in VR. Paralyzed people remote-in to robots to help a failing shelter. A person in morning decides to sleep for 100 years and wake up in the future as a way to escape the loss of a loved one. The ghost provider, Medusa, allows groups to get online when the World Wide Web goes down. Beautiful, charming personality workers who are some of the few still working in an all automated economy take over a bar and get and start drinking when the World Storm changes all the rules of the game. One of the last tech workers who loses her job to automation now must hack the production centers she helped create to make food and clothes when offline.

Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes.

Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out.

This is Episode 75 of the podcast "In 20xx Scifi and Futurism." The companion site is https://in20xx.com where you can find a timeline of the future, descriptions of future development, and printed fiction.

These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world.

Copyright © Leon Horn 2024. All rights reserved.

When people in space are cut off from Earth an imbalance of owner vs. customers comes to a breaking point. The people in space believe no one is left alive on Earth. As far as they know, the (around) 12,000 in space is all that's left of humanity.

Those living on and near the moon form Luna Nation. Space refugees scattered near Earth must find a way to insure a future for themselves and their children.

AI that in many ways exceed human intelligence play a part in a skirmish for resources. What does it take to outsmart an AI that can make you think you're having a video call with a co-conspirator when it's the AI you are talking to?

An finally, if AI can make a six part miniseries staring Drew Barrymore and Crispin Glover about using DNA banks to spawn a new human race, what parts would the two actors play?

Here's a list of the technology mentioned in the story:

1. Orbital stations and space habitats

2. Micro-gravity adapting robots (e.g., vacuum bots)

3. Smart glass walls

4. Satellite cameras

5. AI assistants (e.g., Butler AI)

6. Augmented Reality (AR) glasses

7. Canal links (brain-computer interfaces)

8. Virtual Reality (VR) equipment

9. Life support systems for space

10. Automated mining and manufacturing in space

11. Fusion-powered spaceships

12. Electric thrusters for spacecraft

13. Legacy tracking systems for spacecraft

14. Ejection systems for spacecraft

15. Motion stabilizers for space suits

16. Emergency beacons in space suits

17. Artificial wombs

18. DNA banks

19. Brain scanning and digital copying technology

20. Robots capable of performing complex tasks

21. Centrifuges for simulating gravity

22. Terraforming technology (theoretical, for Venus)

23. Advanced medical automation

24. Custom cell cultivators

25. Organ printing technology

26. Stasis technology for long space journeys

27. Laser tight-beam communication

28. Rockets and missiles (mentioned as being disabled)

29. Closed-circuit TVs in spacecraft

30. Space construction vehicles (e.g., "spider")

31. Delivery cruisers

32. Research ships

33. Hologram-producing screens

Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes.

Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out.

This is Episode 56 of the podcast "In 20xx Scifi and Futurism." The companion site is https://in20xx.com where you can find a timeline of the future, descriptions of future development, and printed fiction.

These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world.

Copyright © Leon Horn 2024. All rights reserved.

In a world where gifted children attend an elite academy to shape the future, seventeen-year-old Lenny finds himself an outsider among prodigies. When a mysterious weather event forces the school into an underground shelter, the students must continue their studies in isolation. As days turn to months, tensions rise and the line between genius and madness begins to blur. Lenny struggles to find his place and purpose in this pressure cooker environment, all while grappling with the allure of forbidden knowledge and the growing sense that something is terribly wrong in the world above. This coming-of-age tale explores the heights of human potential and the depths of despair when faced with an uncertain future.

1. Fusion rockets

2. Holograms-in-water technology

3. Personal companion AI (e.g., Octavia)

4. Augmented Reality (AR) glasses and interfaces

5. Virtual Reality (VR) environments

6. Hologram desk tops

7. My-crete (a building material)

8. Self-weaving foam cable

9. Collagens (building material)

10. Interactive sleeves (wearable tech)

11. Closed net system for the school

12. Medusa (some kind of hacking tool)

13. Weather alert systems

12. The Cylinder (a multi-story elevator/shelter)

13. Iron Maiden (brain-scanning device for post-mortem digitization)

14. Slick Shoes (some kind of footwear)

15. Bipedal-bots and other types of robots

16. Med kiosks

17. Computational universe technology (using pool tables as computers)

18. Neuplus (cognitive enhancement drug)

19. Air purifiers

20. Emma Doll Bot

21. Emergency communication channels

22. Above-ground camera feeds

23. Advanced AI systems

Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes.

Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out.

This is Episode 55 of the podcast "In 20xx Scifi and Futurism." The companion site is https://in20xx.com where you can find a timeline of the future, descriptions of future development, and printed fiction.

These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world.

Copyright © Leon Horn 2021. All rights reserved.

In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of resilient individuals have established the Nursery, a botanical splicing center located in a desert valley surrounded by giant wind turbines, canyons, and mountains. As they prepare for impending environmental catastrophes, they work tirelessly to adapt wild plants to the harsh desert conditions, employing cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques to create drought-resistant, nutrient-dense crops. Their efforts have drawn attention from around the globe, attracting visitors and scientists alike to witness the wonders of their innovative approach to sustainable agriculture.

However, as the looming threat of a catastrophic storm approaches, tensions arise within the Nursery community. Daisuke, the visionary founder, leads a breakaway group to establish a more secure shelter in the nearby canyons, where they discover a unique microclimate that promises a better chance of survival. As they race against time, they face challenges in setting up a self-sustaining ecosystem, from harnessing renewable energy sources to implementing water conservation strategies and ensuring a reliable food supply.

Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, the group must navigate interpersonal conflicts, confront past traumas, and embrace unconventional solutions. With the arrival of the great storm, they find themselves facing a battle for survival, forcing them to confront the harsh realities of their new world and question the true nature of their existence. Will their ingenuity and determination be enough to endure the looming catastrophe? The fate of the Nursery hangs in the balance, as they strive to create a sustainable future in the face of adversity.

1. Genetic engineering/splicing of plants (ex: desert-adapted plants, shade cacti, corn that grows in saltwater, stomach plants, ivory agaves)

2. Carb-mesh and my-creet (materials for storm-proofing buildings)

3. Lutin Bots and Mover Bots (construction robots)

4. Quadcopter drones for mapping and data collection

5. Hologram table and quantum computer for simulations

6. Weather sensors and monitoring systems

7. Food brewing systems (for producing meat, dairy products)

8. Algae beds

9. Saltwater tanks

10. Synthetic collagen crates

11. Neuplus (a cognitive enhancement drug)

12. Mind's Encore (a brain scanning/emulation service)

13. Bio-heritage Guardians (collect DNA samples)

14. Medusa (a local internet/communication system)

15. Protein computers

16. Autonomous vehicles (jeeps, autono-cabs)

17. Solar panels, wind turbines, hydrogen grills (renewable energy sources)

18. Synthetic lignin (biodegradable material replacing paper/cloth)

19. Link anklets (wearable communication devices)

20. Life Evolver AI (for designing lifeforms)

Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes.

Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out.

This is Episode 53 of the podcast "In 20xx Sci fi and Futurism." The companion site is https://in20xx.com where you can find a timeline of the future, descriptions of future development, and printed fiction.

These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world.

Copyright © Leon Horn 2021. All rights reserved.

In a world ravaged by a catastrophic storm, a daring hacker named Tessa finds herself imprisoned in a maximum-security facility. With the world in chaos and the prison on the brink of collapse, Tessa must use her extraordinary skills to not only escape but also to restore the internet and communication systems that have been destroyed.

Teaming up with a fellow inmate, Kelly, Tessa embarks on a desperate mission to overcome the formidable obstacles that stand in her way. From outwitting the prison's advanced security systems to navigating the treacherous landscape outside, every step is fraught with danger and uncertainty.

As they delve deeper into the heart of this post-apocalyptic world, Tessa and Kelly uncover shocking truths about the nature of the calamity and the forces that may have orchestrated it. With time running out and the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, they must summon all their courage, ingenuity, and resilience to confront the challenges that lie ahead.

A curious AI waits isolated in a sub, sub-basement for the people to return. One of the worlds most notorious hackers and a killer who used a sex bot to kill her victim are trapped in a prison during the "World Storm," the first global scall storm. The Warden AI stops inmates from breaking out even though the world outside is wrecked to a point of no return. Who will survive?

1.World Simulator 2.0 - The most accurate micro-to-macro simulation

2. Peripheral devices like ballpoint pens that can share data

3. Canal links and implants (body modifications)

4. AR glasses

5. Foldables (likely foldable displays/devices)

6. Prison robots and guard bots

7. Cleaning bots

8. Tranquilizer pistols/darts

9. Tablets and generic off-brand tablet models

10. Pleasure bots

11. Emergency first aid devices with tablets

12. Encrypted streamers

13. Solar jackets

14. Locks/security systems

15. Computer terminals and servers

16. Prison security systems like Warden AI

17. Protein computers that can be grown in the body

18. Links/neural links for computing devices

19. Snaky Cat Puppet videos

20. Robot programming like Robot Team

21. Cyber security AI

22. Alignment AI for AI ethics

23. Transparency AI

24. Curious AI system like Calcifer

25. Simulation sandbox environments

Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes.

Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out.

This is Episode 52 of the podcast "In 20xx Scifi and Futurism." The companion site is https://in20xx.com where you can find a timeline of the future, descriptions of future development, and printed fiction.

These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world.

Copyright © Leon Horn 2024. All rights reserved.

In a world where technology has woven itself into the fabric of daily life, the Tribes stand as beacons of resilience and adaptation. Set in a not-so-distant future, this riveting tale follows the journey of survivors caught in the midst of a catastrophic storm that has severed them from the world they once knew.

Amidst the chaos, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and robotics become more than mere tools; they are lifelines, guiding the characters through a labyrinth of challenges. From first-aid bots and automated suitcases to virtual reality meetings and remote-controlled avatars, the story immerses readers in a world where the boundaries between technology and humanity blur.

As the survivors navigate their new reality, they are forced to confront the harsh truth that the world as they knew it may never be the same. In this dystopian landscape, themes of community, survival, and the delicate balance between tradition and progress intertwine, creating a thought-provoking narrative that will resonate with readers long after the last page.

Cindy and Winston take shelter in a tunnel system owned by a Native tribe. As temporary accommodations are set up, they both grapple with most like losing friends and loved ones. The World Net is down but they get on the net run by the tribe.

Tamika leaves a cruise with her husband to fix a problem in the largest neighborhood complex on the East Coast. Most of the residence of this NC are game addicts so she hardly sees anyone even though she goes to the NC mall. As storms around the world reach many locations, her husband makes a fearful call to her from a shelter and she loses contact with a co-contractor.

Links (Augmented Reality devices/glasses)

Assistant (AI assistant)

First aid bot

Robots (general mentions of robots)

Hume-noid bots (humanoid robots)

Automated suitcases

Foldable (folding tablet/computer)

Solar clothes with link chargers

Sleep caps (devices to help with sleep)

Magnetic resonator sleep caps

Virtual reality (VR) games

Aeroponic grow towers

Remote-meeting bots

Cleaning robots

Animatronic band

Servers

Internet/World Wide Web backups

Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems like the one Cindy trained

Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes.

Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out.

This is Episode 51 of the podcast "In 20xx Scifi and Futurism." The companion site is https://in20xx.com where you can find a timeline of the future, descriptions of future development, and printed fiction.

These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world.

Copyright © Leon Horn 2021. All rights reserved.