⇒ science, fiction

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_All_Mankind
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity

and now for something to loosen the nerves:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absinthe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaretto
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/08/elemental-designs-12-sided-subwoofer-will-implode-your-universe/

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