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“Westworld<\/a>” depicts a futuristic world where technology allows for the creation of consciousness in robotic human beings. <\/p>\n Creators of science fiction and fantasy books, films, and TV shows present stories of possible or imaginary worlds – and their presentations can range from the realistic to the fantastical. When we watch “Westworld” (and viewership is growing, with the season one finale drawing 2.2 million viewers<\/a>), we look forward 30 years into a potential future envisioned by its writers. Returning to the notion of reality and fantasy (or fact and fiction), the extent to which a sci-fi film might be descriptive of the future seems to be anybody’s guess. See the rest of the story at Business Insider<\/a><\/p>\n NOW WATCH: How to stop robocallers<\/a><\/p>\n See Also:<\/p>\n Here is Michael Jordan’s 56,000-square foot house in Chicago and why it is still on the market after 6 years<\/a>Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi insists that leaders say they have ‘the D’ in meetings \u2014 and bewildered employees aren’t sure if he gets the other meaning<\/a>Inside the marriage of LeBron and Savannah James, who met in high school, had their first date at Outback Steakhouse, and are now worth $275 million<\/a><\/p>\n SEE ALSO: 9 compelling ‘Westworld’ fan theories you need to know<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSome of the technologies — like 3D muscle printing and storing ‘host’ versions of human brains — may not be that far off from future realities.
\nHere are five key technologies from “Westworld<\/a>” that may be a reality sooner than you think. <\/p>\n<\/img><\/a>
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