TL;DR: Many models of the future exist. Several are relevant. Hyperbolic model is strongest, but too strange.
Our need: correct model of the future
Different people: different models = no communication.
Assumptions:
Model of the future = main driving force of historical process + graphic of changes
Model of the future determines global risks
The map: lists all main future models.
Structure: from fast growth – to slow growth models.
Pfd: http://immortality-roadmap.com/futuremodelseng.pdf
I used to say "extinction or immortality", where under "immortality" I mean galactic supercivilisation dwelled by immortal posthumans
In attempting to get people to sign up for cryonics I have learned that most people don't want to live for a very long time.