What can we predict for the year 2050? Neil deGrasse Tyson takes us on a journey through the history of innovation in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and what we expect to see in the future. Is advancement in technology linear? Adapted from the Chapter “Exploration & Discovery” from the book Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization by Neil deGrasse Tyson (2022): https://amzn.to/46kneH4 NYC Skyline Animation courtesy of Myles Zhang: https://www.myleszhang.org/ Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson Timestamps: 00:00 - The History of Innovation 2:00 - Predictions from 1900 for the Year 2000 5:00 - 20th Century Innovations 13:00 - The Turn of the 21st Century 17:00 - Predictions for 2050 20:39 - What Drives Innovation?