The Future Watch was created by a group of people who are
very concerned about humanity's future. Most people have trouble coming to
terms with the fact that our species could face extinction during our
lifetimes. Yet, a fair analysis of the potential threats from
bio-terrorism and, potentially, nano technology, reveals that our extinction is
a very real possibility. Furthermore, some number of lesser disasters are
almost guaranteed - and many of these could threaten the cohesiveness of our
civilization. That said, we are not without hope. We can avert most
of the disasters that threaten us. And, advancing technology combined with
the spread of wealth, good governance, and democratic freedoms may mean that for
the first time in our history as a species, most people have access to
sufficient food sources, to clean water, and to an education.
It is the
opinion of those who established this website that vigorous discussion and
thoughtful planning will help us to avert disaster. As such,
we would like this website to be a resource for citizens and policy makers
across the world. The threats that we face are too large for
any of us to ignore.