A few write ups of the recent Foresight conference are creeping out besides the live and sometimes baffling blog.
One recurring theme that we hear is the lack of any science, lots of wild speculation but no hard results. Typical of the buzz is this article from Reason magazine, which we recommend anyone with both a scientific background and a predilection for apoplexy to avoid.
As one correspondent noted, we usually get a few scientists talking about some incredible things, this year we got a bunch of weirdoes. Dont shoot the messenger.