The Speculist

Seven Questions w/the Posse II

This time it's Posse ringleader Suraya taking her shot at the big seven.

1. The present is the future relative to the past. What’s the best thing about living here in the future?

Medical and communication advancement. I think the best things about living in today’s world is that we have the ability and opportunity to heal and touch people’s lives in ways we didn’t have before.

2. What’s the biggest disappointment?

That we don’t make full use of the opportunities we have to do the above. Instead, the further advanced we get and the more opportunities we have, the less inclined we seem to use those opportunities in a positive way. Also, I’m disappointed at how little progress we’ve made towards religious maturity and individual consciousness. I think the biggest disappointment in today’s society is how much we seek to destroy, curtail and control rather than educate, include and heal.

3. Assuming you die at the age of 100, what will be the biggest difference between the world you were born into and the world you leave?

Hopefully, it will be that we learn from our mistakes and be more tolerant and respectful of each other, although I doubt it. In fact, I think the world will be more divisive than it is today. I also think there will be a significant rise in monitoring, regulation and control mechanisms of people, goods and services for the purposes of commercial gain. We see this already happening now, although it’s passed off as "security" measures.

4. What future development that you consider most likely (or inevitable) do you look forward to with the most anticipation?

Increased efficiency and reduced cost in world travel.

5. What future development that you consider likely (or inevitable) do you dread the most?

As we learn more about each other, there is more hatred and destruction in the name of religious and economic superiority. A more divisive world based on senseless religious and economic goals.

6. Assuming you have the ability to determine (or at least influence) the future, what future development that you consider unlikely (or are uncertain about) would you most like to help bring about?

Greater tolerance and respect for one another’s differences, space and beliefs.

Healthcare reform – greater access and lower cost of REAL healthcare benefits to those in the greatest need.

Energy reform – less dependence of petroleum as the main source of energy and a viable low-cost alternative that is accessible to all. Increased competition in the energy market.

7. Why is that in the year 2003 I still don’t have a flying car? When do you think I’ll be able to get one?

What's the deal with these Seven Questions?