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Subject: science of the future = ?
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A question for futurists and philosophers of science:

What do present trends suggest about Science of the future?  
I don't mean the technology.  I mean the culture, focus, status, and 
underlying assumptions of what science means.

In addition, what are the historical reasons for expecting changes?  
What happens in civilizations when natural resources run out, 
when the weather is good or bad for long periods of time,
or when the political climate changes dramatically?