Saturday Sunshine

BRD at Protein Wisdom has received a divine vision of the future.  It's not puppy dogs and ice cream, but it's worth a read.  Much like Jacob's Ladder or The Deer Hunter, it's effective and viscerally thought-provoking, but you probably don't want to undertake it unless you're starting off in a good mood.

Update:  Goldstein offers a thorough counterpoint, somewhat more hopeful and at least as insightful.  Taken as a pair, these make for an excellent and profound read.