The Ex-Brain Introduction – Future Proof Fiction

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Pulled from the pages of the Futureproof novel, an interactive ex-brain can answer all your questions about the Futureproof world, and project new storylines. Perfect for book club discussions or exploring your own curiosity, your window to Futureproof Fiction opens here to explore and add your own voice to the story.

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Ex-Brain Q&A Entry:

What is Ex-Brain Q&A?

Ex-Brain Q&A is an interactive information service aspiring for truth. Humans post questions and suggest answers to other peo- ple’s questions. A dedicated ex-brain evaluates all responses along with all other publicly available information to produce and pub- lish the most accurate and succinct answer. Answers are updated periodically as new information becomes available.

The Ex-Brain Q&A service is operated by the Ex-Brain Q&A Foundation for the promotion of clarity and truth throughout the human world.

Posted 10 May 2053, response v.163

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What is upward migration?

Upward migration describes the pattern of rapid migration that started in the late 2030s in the United States. As humans left regions severely affected by rising sea levels, rising temperatures, fires, drought, frequent intense storms, and increasing living costs due to climate change, the majority of displaced individuals moved inland to cities at higher altitudes that were more habitable and could accommodate growing populations. By the late 2030s, the phase known as “managed retreat” became full surrender in some areas. Insurance and utility companies ceasing to serve vulnerable coastal locations and employers moving jobs out of these areas played a significant role. The US government offered federal relocation grants to build infrastructure in more stable cities to accommodate rapid growth from upward immigrants.

The US cities receiving the largest number of upward immi- grants include Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Kansas City, MO; and Minneapolis, MN. The US cities with the largest number of depart- ing emigrants include Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Houston, TX; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; and Miami, FL.

Posted 12 May 2053, response v.1,572

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What are food generators?

Food generators utilize protein fermentation, sugar and fat syn- thesis, and 3D printing to create meals for human consumption. In the 2040s food generators became affordable home appliances connecting to a network of recipes and fueled by basic organic materials purchased and stored in bulk. They became standard home appliances alongside refrigerators and cleaning drones.

Food generators’ ability to synthesize proteins such as chicken or beef led to a transformation of the livestock farming industry throughout the 2030s. This was viewed as an environmental and animal rights victory by many, as fewer animals were slaughtered for food and the land previously used for livestock grazing was repurposed or reforested. Methane production from cows reduced by 80% from its high point measured in 2032. However, it also led to a period of instability as large-scale farming ventures and agrar- ian economies were forced to adjust. Today, livestock farming is limited to small, typically family-owned, operations producing products for self-use or high-end markets willing to pay elevated prices for the novelty of eating genuine animal proteins.

Posted 13 May 2053, v. 468

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What is Future Shock?

Future shock is a term first used in the 1970s, to describe the feeling of angst created in humans when the advance of technology moves faster than the human’s cognition can manage. In the 2030s, the term saw a resurgence in popularity, but was adapted to include not just technological change, but also the stress induced from any manner of rapid transitions, including climate change and political change.

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