Technology has changed dramatically in the last 100 years and is moving forward faster than ever before. We might not have flying cars and robots that do the chores for us – yet – but we will probably see some life-changing technologies in the next 20 years.

 

What mind-blowing technologies can we expect to see by 2040 that will change the way we think about technology?

 

1. Organ Printing

3D printing is already starting to make its way into the medical industry, but it’s limited to implantable devices and things like replacement hips and knees. Between now and 2040, 3D printing could allow surgeons to create transplant organs on-demand with the patient’s own cells. By utilizing the patient’s own cells, there is no chance of organ rejection, eliminating the need for immunosuppressing rejection drugs. Currently, in 2019, researchers are working toward creating 3D printed blood vessels. By 2040, this technology could make up for the lack of organ donors, potentially saving up to 21 people every day.

2. Brain-Computer Interface

Both Facebook and Elon Musk are working toward a brain-machine interface. The goal is to make things like social media and surfing the internet hands-free. It could, potentially, even help patients with neurological damage, allowing them to communicate by analyzing their brain activity in real-time.

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