Scientific perspectives
Researchers foresee biological changes (longer lives, taller bodies), genetic engineering, and human–machine integration. Some speculate about eventual speciation or plateau, guided by culture and technology.
Buddhist prophecy
Texts foretell the decline of morality and lifespan, followed by renewal. In the distant future, the next Buddha — Metteyya (Maitreya) — will arise, teaching compassion and wisdom anew.
Shared themes
Both science and Buddhism emphasize impermanence, transformation, and cycles. Whether through DNA mutations or moral rhythms, humanity is never static.
Uncertainties
Science cannot predict consciousness or ethics; Buddhism frames them as central. Both admit mystery: the scroll of the future is not yet written.
Note: This page presents simplified perspectives. For deeper study, consult scientific sources and Buddhist texts such as the Aggañña Sutta and commentaries on Metteyya.