According to the current trends in technology and society, we can anticipate some diseases that may emerge in the future.
Top 5 Strange Diseases That Will Appear in the Near Future
Virtual Reality Addiction
In an episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, a character becomes hopelessly obsessed with the virtual experiences provided by the holodeck. In reality, virtual reality technology offers us a more appealing and controllable environment compared to real life.
Virtual reality addiction is not something far-fetched.
Once fully immersive virtual reality technology hits the market, it will become increasingly difficult for people to confront reality. Moreover, virtual reality technology can facilitate “real” interactions with friends or colleagues who are thousands of kilometers away.
Therefore, the impact of leaving the virtual reality environment will become a common and serious issue. Virtual reality addiction is not merely a fanciful concept; we already have precursor syndromes such as Internet addiction and online gaming addiction.
Additionally, psychologists have begun treating patients suffering from Internet addiction due to excessive use of Google Glass.
Dissociative Reality Disorder
This issue arises from virtual reality—people cannot distinguish between what is real and what is virtual.
Individuals with this disorder will constantly question whether what they see is the real world or just a sophisticated replica (interestingly, as the boundaries between the virtual and real become increasingly blurred, this distinction may lose its significance).
Mechanical Graft Sepsis
Currently, we do not know how mechanical grafts will affect the human body once implanted.
Certain grafts may cause severe allergies or immune reactions, and depending on the grafting method, various complications such as infections, inflammation, and pain can occur between the graft and surrounding tissues. These symptoms could also hinder normal bodily functions or trigger rejection reactions.
Moreover, these grafts may deteriorate or undergo changes, leading to toxic reactions that could be fatal and various infections.
Nano Toxic Shock
Nanotechnology has the potential to disrupt human habitats from all angles—regardless of whether the outcome is good or bad. Currently, scientists are concerned that nano devices and materials will impact the environment. There is also considerable debate about the extent of influence that industrial and commercial applications of nanomaterials have on biology and the environment.
Since the materials related to this technology are at the molecular level, humans will be exposed to these nano pollutants, leading to various serious health issues, including cellular and DNA damage.
It is also worth noting that some nano devices specifically designed to penetrate the human body may cause serious problems; for example, poorly designed nano robots may misdeliver drugs to incorrect areas or move erratically within the human body.
If uncontrolled, they could damage human internal organs; or they might begin to self-replicate, ultimately causing a Grey Goo disaster within the human body. Furthermore, mechanical grafts based on nanotechnology could also trigger the aforementioned allergic reactions.
Nanotechnology has the potential to disrupt human habitats from all angles.
Grey Goo – The Grey Goo hypothesis is an apocalyptic scenario involving molecular nanotechnology, in which self-replicating nano robots consume all matter on Earth to increase their numbers, a scenario referred to as “environmental consumption.”
Superintelligence-Induced Mental Disorders
We are obsessed with intelligence, so it is likely that we will utilize various biotechnologies, including genetic engineering, smart drugs, and mechanical grafts to enhance our cognitive abilities.
The problem is that extraordinary cognitive abilities may not be pleasant at all. The psychological traits that humans have developed over long evolutionary processes may not be adequate to cope with such immense intelligence.
If you truly intend to enhance your brain in this way, you may be exhibiting antisocial behavior and completely losing your sanity. This includes data truth delusions (Apophenia), seizures, information overload, anxiety, existential crises, arrogance, and disconnection from the world, among others.
Robot Obsession
In the future, some of us may develop an irrational and extreme fear of robots. This psychological barrier will blur the line between genuine fear and pure prejudice, especially as robots increasingly integrate into our society, performing our jobs more efficiently and resembling humans more closely.
