Pearson's report says that by 2010, up to a quarter of showbiz stars will be computer-generated cyberbabes -- including the world's highest-paid celebrity.
Along with the fantastic, Pearson's timeline includes some unnerving options for humankind.
Warfare will take on new dimensions with the development of tiny insect-like robot soldiers and weapons which work by causing natural disasters.
By 2025, there will be more robots than people in developed countries. By 2030, robots will become mentally and physically superior to people -- and perhaps unwilling to tolerate the existence of their human creators.
"Each new technology brings many benefits but also has a price. It is clear ... that we are rapidly inventing new ways of destroying ourselves and that the risk to mankind is increasing exponentially," Pearson said.
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