Love stuff like this.
Here are nine underrated or overlooked technologies that could transform the world before you know it. This list was compiled by George Dvorsky and published on StumbledUpon. You will want to visit the original post to see details about each.
Cheap and fast DNA sequencing
Digital currency
Memristors
Robots that can do crazy futuristic stuff
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Waste to biofuels
Gene therapy
RNA interference
Organic electronics
Concentrated solar power
Number 2 is interesting. Digital currency. Bitcoin. The part that caught my eye was:
“Electronic cash will allow for efficient and convenient online exchanges — and all without the need for those pesky banks.”
Who doesn’t like the sound of that?