Mass Effect:
Genetic Engineering is already possible to some extent. In near future we will see alot more of it, longer live expectancy, different strength increases through technology (stronger, more intteligent) and so forth. All that will probably be possible in next 200 years, that's ofc if we will survive that long....
Fallout
Look at the povity, the wars, poor countries and so forth... I REALLY do Hope that nothing like in Fallout will happen but currently it seems more then likely in next 100 years... Power, Money... always the bad thing for humanity.
Here are few "future" articles.
2000-2100
http://www.futuretimeline.net/21stce...1stcentury.htm
23rd Centure
http://www.futuretimeline.net/23rdce...3rdcentury.htm
2300+
http://www.futuretimeline.net/the-fa...htm#superhuman
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"AI completely dominates the planet now. Almost every aspect of world affairs is controlled by superintelligent entities formed of billions of inorganic minds working in unison. These "Artilects" work at speeds and scales that would be incomprehensible to observers from the 21st century. Global issues that persisted for years in the past can now be resolved on timescales measured in hours, minutes or even less."
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"The nanotechnology of recent decades has conferred powers to citizens that would be considered superhuman by 21st century standards. These upgraded "transhumans" could perform feats regarded as Godlike to denizens of earlier times."
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"The first lakes and seas are beginning to form on Mars.
In the lowest altitude regions, a variety of plant life has been introduced. The air pressure and temperature is even high enough for certain arthropods and insects to survive."
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"Continued environmental destruction, rapid growth of transhumanism, and major developments in space travel all mark the 22nd century.
Practically all the world's energy comes from either fusion or renewable sources now. Global warming shows no signs of abating however, due to positive feedback loops that were triggered in previous decades."
-http://www.futuretimeline.net
PS:
Nothing can be taken for 100% certainty since anything can change between now and near future.
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Another intelligent life forms in our galaxy? Unlikely but Possible. Chances of finding some sort of "living" organism in our galaxy ALOT more likely.
The Word in 2030 (Michio Kaku)