The fourth platform is bioinformatics. Currently, bioinformatics has been widely used in genome and proteome research. However, with the elucidation of the functions of most genes and proteins, a new development prospect will emerge, which is on the computer. Simulating biochemical metabolism processes in cells and bodies, and even simulating the process of evolution, will truly bring biology into a new era of theoretical biology. The high technology of using computers to design new types of organisms will also become a reality in the next century.

The fifth platform is neuroscience. A major scientific project on neurobiology is currently being carried out internationally. Human advanced neural activities such as sensation, cognition and thinking will eventually be analyzed at the molecular and cellular levels. In the near future, In the future, new biotechnology will appear on this platform, which will, on the one hand, bring benefits to human beings' own mental illnesses; on the other hand, it will also produce highly intelligent computers and robots. In addition to the five platforms mentioned above, it can be expected that In addition, new platforms will emerge, and the development prospects of biotechnology are difficult to estimate.

8. Information technology field

In the 21st century, information technology will see microelectronics develop in the direction of high integration, high speed, low power consumption, and low cost; computers will develop in the direction of ultra-high speed, miniaturization, parallel processing, and intelligence; and communication technology will develop in the direction of optical fiber and digitization. , develop in the direction of integration and networking.

Computer memory and processors will be concentrated in one chip, integrating information collection, transmission, storage, processing and other functions; supercomputers using massively parallel processing technology will be widely used; breakthroughs in quantum effect integrated circuit manufacturing technology To make quantum computers gradually enter the practical stage, DNA computers will make breakthroughs at the beginning of the next century. They have fast running speed, large storage capacity, low energy consumption, and can also realize fuzzy reasoning functions and neural network computing functions that cannot be truly realized by existing computers. , creating conditions for breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Three-dimensional holographic storage supported by photonic technology will become the most important storage technology in the 21st century.

Future network technology will develop towards ultra-high speed and multi-function, making the transmission, processing and exchange of information faster, more convenient and more economical. It will realize the integration of computer networks, telecommunications networks and television networks on high-speed public transmission platforms and will move towards With the development of broadband, intelligence, personalization and multimedia, the realization technology of new generation communication and network and the application support technology of information network will develop rapidly, giving it a huge overall capacity and able to adapt to the explosion of information traffic in the new century. Growth without any restrictions on time, location or media methods. Wired and wireless will enable real-time communication anywhere, network management will be highly intelligent, and network security will also be supervised and processed by corresponding intelligent technologies. and guarantee.

The development of information technology will fundamentally change the basic way humans engage in business activities, reading, communication, entertainment, learning, and even work. While creating a better living environment for humans, it will also bring people closer to each other. The connection between people and society. For people in the 21st century, the information revolution has provided them with unlimited possibilities, giving them the opportunity to put aside the restrictive factors of age, gender, region, culture, and race and live a kind of life. Completely different from their ancestors, they develop and create a life according to their own wishes and ideals.

9. Space science and technology field

In the 21st century, humans will continue to conduct in-depth studies of the solar system on a large scale, return to the moon with new goals, conduct in-depth investigations of Mars, and explore extraterrestrial life phenomena mainly on Mars, Titan, Europa and other celestial bodies. We have reached the edge of the solar system for detection and research activities, and at the same time we are constantly extending our sights to the deepest part of the universe to explore the energy mechanism of active galactic nuclei, dark matter, antimatter in the universe, the identification of black holes, and the formation of the structure of the universe. The origin of galaxies, the origin of the universe, etc., and will continue to explore extraterrestrial civilizations with difficulty.

In the 20th century, human beings landed on the moon and Mars exploration took steps to enter space. With the advancement of science and technology, in the 21st century, human beings will become more and more interested in, understand and use space technology to benefit mankind. The faster it is, it will also promote the development of space science and technology in a lasting way.

The launch system will develop new power sources (nuclear energy, etc.), durable, multi-launch mode launch vehicles, and establish a reliable round-trip transportation system between celestial bodies; develop new aircraft systems, including satellites, planetary probes, and star system probes, Space stations, etc.; the establishment of large-scale launch sites, space ports, lunar bases, Mars bases, etc. The development of space science and technology will enable humans to more quickly and economically make full use of the endless resources and extreme environments in space. Carry out special material processing, biological breeding, and realize space travel and other ambitions.

10. Environmental protection technology field

With the progress of human civilization, humans are paying more and more attention to the living environment of themselves and their descendants. In the 21st century, the field of ecological environment will change from molecules to biological individuals, from populations to landscapes, from local time and space to regions, and even to larger-scale continents. The sector and the world focus on solving several major issues.

These issues include: long-term and large-scale positioning research, the establishment of early warning systems for global ecological environment changes, the repair and reconstruction of degraded ecosystems, the effective management of ecosystems and the establishment of sustainable ecosystems, the structure and function of complex ecosystems, exotic Solutions to ecological and environmental problems will increasingly become regional and global, including species' ecological security countermeasures, environmental pollution remediation, and clean water quality management.

Finally, Shangguanyang focused on the importance of exploring extraterrestrial civilizations and flying to extraterrestrial planets, which also echoed Li Baoqiang's purpose of establishing the Earth Federation.

Abandoning the internal cannibalism of the earth and directing all efforts towards space exploration is not only an inevitable need for human development, but also the best way to divert various conflicts on the earth.

In the end, Shangguan Yang emphasized sincerely: "You, the top leaders of the Earth Federation, are the elites of mankind. I want to explore the importance of the universe. You understand it better than me. But today I still want to briefly review human exploration of escaping from the constraints of the earth's gravity. I believe you will have a higher level of understanding of the history of the universe, which will better promote the subsequent development of the universe."

Li Baoqiang nodded in agreement with Shangguan Yang's performance. This was not part of Shangguan Yang's interpretation, but Shangguan Yang understood Li Baoqiang's good intentions and introduced more about the history and significance of space development to better unite all the power and resources on the earth. , or it will play a better role.
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