“While the U.S. military may not necessarily have to fight Russia or China, it is likely that U.S. forces through 2050 will encounter their advanced equipment, concepts, doctrine, and tactics in flashpoints or trouble spots around the globe..” — extracted … Read the rest
41. The Technological Information Landscape: Realities on the Horizon
(Editor’s Note: Mad Scientist Laboratory is pleased to present the following guest blog post by Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos, addressing the future of technological information and the tantalizing possible realities they may provide us by 2050.)
The history of … Read the rest
38. The Multi-Domain “Dragoon” Squad: A Hyper-enabled Combat System
“Victory in the future requires a force consisting of the many, small and smart. The United States and its Joint Force needs to get there first, and when it does, it needs to be aware of any advantages—and limitations—these new … Read the rest
36. Lessons Learned from the Bio Convergence and Soldier 2050 Conference
(Editor’s Note: Mad Scientist successfully facilitated the Bio Convergence and Soldier 2050 Conference on 8-9 March 2018 with our co-sponsor, SRI International, at their Silicon Valley campus in Menlo Park, California. With over 400 live and virtual participants… Read the rest
33. Can TV and Movies Predict the Battlefield of the Future?
(Editor’s Note: Mad Scientist Laboratory is pleased to present Dr. Peter Emanuel’s guest blog post, illustrating how popular culture often presages actual technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs.)
Did Dick Tracy’s wrist watch telephone or Star Trek’s communicator inspire future … Read the rest