future

Genetics and biotechnology promise a future of unprecedented health and longevity. Ultimately, the ageing process itself could be slowed down or even halted. But what impact will this have on who we are and how we will live? (57 min)

Someday, in the distant future, humans may be forced to leave Earth and find a new home elsewhere in the galaxy. National Geographic meet the scientists who are making journeys to distant stars a reality. (48 min)

Mike Wesch, a 2009 National Geographic Emerging Explorer, talks about the future of communication and education, and describes the inspiration behind—and breakthrough success of—his wildly popular video Web 2.0 The Machine is Us/ing Us. (16:50 min)

Nextworld Extreme Tomorrow is a Discovery Channel documentary that gives a glimpse into what the near future may bring — from robots to living on Mars. (42 min)

Machio Kaku argues that humankind is at a turning point in history, from the Age of Discovery to the Age of Mastery - a period in which we will move from being passive observers of nature to its active choreographers. (46 min, 5 segments)

Another fun possible future scenario docu-drama. This time it’s The World in 2057. The superpowers are working together in space but are on the verge of war on earth. (43 min, 5 segments)

The story of man’s evolution and the probable future where man is involved in his own evolution. (46 min, 5 segments)

2057 The City is a Discovery Channel documentary about technologies that will transform life in the city in 50 years. (40 min, 5 segments)