Harnessing the power of changing matter could completely how science can interact with new engineering techniques.  Could the power of changing atoms structures allow humanity the ability of neo-alchemy?  By now illuminating what atoms look like and then having an ability to change atoms structures, who knows what humans may be able to do with matter.
Ohio State University Captures First Ever Images of Atoms’ Movements
By enabling everything to be touchscreen, the power of information and control can be anywhere. You can email underwater or talk with someone on your walls.  Communication and control can only get greater with more things to touch.
Microsoft Research Investigates The New Forms of Touchscreens
The power of the social network has never been more evident from the echoes of the Arab Spring to the spreading of thoughts such as the latest viral spread of KONY 2012.  The globe is fast becoming a true tribal drum that everyone can be a part of the conversation.  From World Have Your Say to the burgeoning marrying of social media at Al Jazeera, we are speaking to everyone all the time, at all times.
The Stream, Al Jazeera and the Future of Social and Media Network Merge
Dreaming about the future has always been a desire of futurists.  Futurists seek better ideals, better futures, so dreaming about possibilities remains a bedrock of futurists’ mantras.  To really seek the truth and foster technology and societies to eye-opening future worlds, society itself should continue to invest in those dreams.
Neil deGrasse Tyson and How the Future of Space Exploration Can Transform Society