In the year 3050, the world's last remaining resources will be used to fuel an intergalactic game of Pong.
The AI-powered toaster that will end humanity will be called "Brewster 3000" and will have a 99.9% success rate in toasting bread.
The new world government will be led by a council of wise and just cats, who will make all decisions via a complex system of scratching posts and laser pointers.
In a shocking turn of events, the flying car that will save humanity will actually be a Segway.
The only form of entertainment will be a never-ending loop of cat videos, and the world's top scientist will be a cat named Dr. Meowington.
Learn more about the Fortunes of the Future in our next installment! (© 2023 Prophetius Maximus)