In a world where time is relative, meetings have been a staple of human civilization for centuries. Or at least since the invention of the coffee maker.
Before the advent of the meeting, our ancestors communicated through a series of complex hand gestures, awkwardly phrased shouts, and the occasional sacrifice to the gods.
Pre-History Symposium Ancient Communication MishapsMeetings became a staple of medieval society, with knights and nobles convening to discuss matters of war, trade, and whose turn it was to do the dishes.
Knightly Meetings Trade Deals and SwordsWith the advent of technology, meetings became even more efficient... or so we thought. Now we have video conferencing, virtual reality meetings, and the occasional robot attendee.
Robot Representatives Virtual Reality DebatesAs we hurtle into the future, meetings will likely involve AI assistants, hoverboard presentations, and the occasional alien delegate.
Future Meeting Technologies Alien DiplomacyAnd that's not even mentioning the meetings that never end.
Eternal Meetings Why Meetings Won't End