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There has always been a fascination with the future. It’s been the premise of movies, T.V shows and songs. In some of our imaginations the future is a Jetsons-style utopia with flying cars or if you are the Jonas Brothers, not much has changed but we live underwater. Most of have experienced multiple new inventions in our lifetime, but even so we are always waiting for the next big innovation.

Bored Panda has found people who have taken the future into their own hands and are living ahead of the rest of us. These simple but genius life-hacks will make you realize that you should be living smarter not harder. Scroll down below to see these brilliant creators living their best life in a time ahead of us all.

#1

We Are Still In 2018 While This Man Is In 3018

We Are Still In 2018 While This Man Is In 3018

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CultOfBambi
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing 'futuristic' about this -but 10/10 for creative, uncommon sense!

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    We Are In 2018, While This Policeman Is Living In 3018

    We Are In 2018, While This Policeman Is Living In 3018

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Straight out a predator movie, that Green color though is epic!

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    #3

    This Kid On A Longboard Using A Leaf Blower To Go Fast Is Now My Personal Hero

    This Kid On A Longboard Using A Leaf Blower To Go Fast Is Now My Personal Hero

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    #4

    Asked My Mom If She Could Bring My Charger Downstairs, She Replied "Shout The Dog". She's From The Future, I Guess

    Asked My Mom If She Could Bring My Charger Downstairs, She Replied "Shout The Dog". She's From The Future, I Guess

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    sh
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey human! I have something for you.

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    #5

    Everyone In 2018 While This Guy Is Already In 2078

    Everyone In 2018 While This Guy Is Already In 2078

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone else have directional issues when trying to use scissor with your left hand while looking into mirror? (Assuming your right hand in your primary hand, for left handers - does it happen with your right hand?)

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    #6

    This Kid Is Living In 3017

    This Kid Is Living In 3017

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    #7

    Dad From The Future

    Dad From The Future

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    Cassie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think this will work with my German shepherd. XD

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    #8

    Tactical Dog Helmets. The Future Is Now

    Tactical Dog Helmets. The Future Is Now

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    #9

    What Living In 3018 Is Like

    What Living In 3018 Is Like

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    CultOfBambi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don't want to go to church...just don't go to church.

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    #10

    The Future Of News

    The Future Of News

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your media house fires the camera guy and you ended up taking both jobs!

    Grumble O'Pug
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is sad that production costs are so low that the reporters are basically out on their own. Jebus.

    Jessica Gunn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's probably just doing a YouTube video...

    Megan Spainhour
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In news that's called a "one man band". My husband used to be a camera man for local news.

    Crochet lady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our local news station does this in Philly and it's so cheesy.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess it saves having to pay for a cameraman.

    DE Ray
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, lots of news outlets are doing this...

    Guacharaco
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another job lost to technology!

    Full Name
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Lost to technology" You mean a stick? And even that only replaces a tripod. This could've been done decades ago.

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    Paul Bathe Sr.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at the money the Station is saving on staff

    Alvin J Frazier
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    must be a really broke-a*s station if they can't send a cameraman with her

    L L
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The microphone should be a wireless headseat

    Michael Gleason
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m an event and journalism photographer, and I can tell you right now companies not using video and photo specialists (if that’s what’s going on here) are shooting themselves in the foot. https://petapixel.com/2016/11/03/chicago-tribune-sun-times-covers-world-series/

    Janice Seagraves
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the cameraman just lost his job.

    Eddie77
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    another cameraman without job

    Rã Field
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has been going on for years~ doesn’t Bored Panda personnel get out much/or view things” clearly?...

    Mark Kelly
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your arm would get tired after a while

    Meowton Mewsk
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is s****y and low budget, not futuristic.

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you have no budget you improvised

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    #11

    This Guy Is Living Like He's In 3018 While We're All Living In 2018. He Took Pictures Of Yankees Vs Mariners All Night Like This

    This Guy Is Living Like He's In 3018 While We're All Living In 2018. He Took Pictures Of Yankees Vs Mariners All Night Like This

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    #12

    This Kid Is Living In 3018

    This Kid Is Living In 3018

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    boredhuman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You gotta love bananas. They are food, packaging, and holder in one.

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    #13

    Haircut And Phone At The Same Time. We're Living In 2018 And This Guy Is Living In 3018

    Haircut And Phone At The Same Time. We're Living In 2018 And This Guy Is Living In 3018

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    Joe Sauer
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The girl that cuts my hair said they use these for the pervs too. She can see the persons hands and know what they're doing....yeah pretty messed up.

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    #14

    This Guy Lives In 3018

    This Guy Lives In 3018

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    Cassie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's using a metal fork in a non-stick pan. -_-

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    #15

    My Dad Bought A Snorkel For The Sole Purpose Of Taking Naps In The Pool. Future Is Here

    My Dad Bought A Snorkel For The Sole Purpose Of Taking Naps In The Pool. Future Is Here

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    #16

    This Is How Going Out With Friends In 3018 Will Look Like

    This Is How Going Out With Friends In 3018 Will Look Like

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    #17

    Lazy Or Efficient? You Decide

    Lazy Or Efficient? You Decide

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    boredhuman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't have to work hard, you have to work smart.

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    #18

    They Live In 3017

    They Live In 3017

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    A Little Light Arson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh the joys of couch co-op. When you try to take a cheeky sneak-peek to the other player's screen. Happens all the time when I play Halo w/ my bros :P

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    #19

    He Lives In Year 3018

    He Lives In Year 3018

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    #20

    She’s Living In 3017

    She’s Living In 3017

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    boredhuman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not a woman so I'm not familiar with this kind of problem. Why don't you wash your hair first and then put makeup on?

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    #21

    We're All Living In 2018 While This Man Is Living In 3018

    We're All Living In 2018 While This Man Is Living In 3018

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    #22

    He Is Living In 3018. Anyway, You Can Tell This Girl Is Still Stuck In 2018

    He Is Living In 3018. Anyway, You Can Tell This Girl Is Still Stuck In 2018

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    #23

    Well Hello Dear Kid From 3018

    Well Hello Dear Kid From 3018

    natezomby Report

    ThatGuv
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is at that point when Jimmy suddenly realised that the balcony was not designed to support the weight of all the water in his nifty pool design. RIP Jimmy! He had a bright future...except for in the field of structural engineering.

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    #24

    Y'all Still Stuck In 2018, Meanwhile I'm Out Here In 3018

    Y'all Still Stuck In 2018, Meanwhile I'm Out Here In 3018

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    rena
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not cheese, however. Or maybe, in 3018 it's all we get.

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    #25

    Patent Pending, New TV Tray

    Patent Pending, New TV Tray

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    #27

    He's Living In 2045

    He's Living In 2045

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where are the other students and the teacher? And why eating chips in class? I'm confused.

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    #28

    Saw This Kid Chilling At Costco Today

    Saw This Kid Chilling At Costco Today

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    Carol Blackburn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least he's not running up and down the aisles and spilling that Pepsi all over the floor. Great idea!

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    #29

    Living In 2026

    Living In 2026

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So... Hands-free technology is lost in the future?

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    #30

    This Kid Is Living In 3018

    This Kid Is Living In 3018

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    Kjorn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe he's there for 10 hours strait and just tired. what's wrong with that?

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    #31

    When Your Colleague Already Lives In 3018

    When Your Colleague Already Lives In 3018

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    Aisha La Gatta Pelirroja
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So in the future it will be the only piece of lawn you can get.

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    #32

    So This Is The Future?

    So This Is The Future?

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    #33

    This Groom Is From The Future

    This Groom Is From The Future

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody please explain. Is this a rehearsal thing, or is he marrying someone who's far away, or is this one of those bizarre Japanese game shows?

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    #34

    Not Sure If He's Genius Or Just Living In A Future

    Not Sure If He's Genius Or Just Living In A Future

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    #35

    Visionary

    Visionary

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    BlackestDawn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless using some form of motorized transport it would drive me nuts to have the suitcase hit me on the back of the thighs with each step.

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    #36

    We Living In 2017 Meanwhile My Girlfriends Mom Living In 3083

    We Living In 2017 Meanwhile My Girlfriends Mom Living In 3083

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    Anne
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart way to keep a nagging person from being a co-pilot :)

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    #37

    Rollin Rollin Rollin, Keep Them Doggies Rollin'

    Rollin Rollin Rollin, Keep Them Doggies Rollin'

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    criminalgirl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope this is because his dogs are too old or infirm/injured, otherwise he needs a slap.

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    #38

    We're All Living In 2018 While This Culinary Madman Is Living In 3018

    We're All Living In 2018 While This Culinary Madman Is Living In 3018

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    #39

    So I Got A Glimpse Of The Future This Morning

    So I Got A Glimpse Of The Future This Morning

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    Mihran' Hovnanian
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'll stay in 2018. Thanks for the warning.

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    #40

    We're All Living In 2018 While This Guy Lives In 3018

    We're All Living In 2018 While This Guy Lives In 3018

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    #41

    A Better Reality Spotted At A Beautiful, Award-Winning Beach

    A Better Reality Spotted At A Beautiful, Award-Winning Beach

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    boredhuman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In this case beautiful is subjective. I'm wondering what he sees.

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    #42

    The Future Is Here

    The Future Is Here

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    Paul Dixon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's technically still touch it. Just with his arm instead.

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    #43

    Genius! He's Living In 3018

    Genius! He's Living In 3018

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    Crochet lady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband needs this at home on the sofa. I always wonder how he sleeps without hurting his neck.

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    #44

    Here’s Girl At Dine Around 2018 While These Two Ladies Are Already At Dine Around 3018

    Here’s Girl At Dine Around 2018 While These Two Ladies Are Already At Dine Around 3018

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    rena
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's a gentleman on the left (in the right picture)

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    #45

    We're In 2018 And This Guy Here Is In 3018 With His Busted Lawnmower That He's Turned Into A Trolley

    We're In 2018 And This Guy Here Is In 3018 With His Busted Lawnmower That He's Turned Into A Trolley

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    #46

    My University Is Living In 3017

    My University Is Living In 3017

    Inline_6ix Report

    Aisha La Gatta Pelirroja
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I probably shouldn't admit, but at first I read that they accept METAL PLANTS and I was really confused for a while.

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    #47

    How People From Future Eat Watermelon While Enjoying TV Series

    How People From Future Eat Watermelon While Enjoying TV Series

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    #48

    This Guy Is From The Future

    This Guy Is From The Future

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    #49

    Y'all Living In 2018 Meanwhile I'm In 3018. Catch Up

    Y'all Living In 2018 Meanwhile I'm In 3018. Catch Up

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    Erin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, if you want to eat an entire box of Reeses puffs in one sitting, be my guest. I'd probably barf

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    #50

    Smart AF

    Smart AF

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    criminalgirl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate to tell you but it's your nose you need to cover, your eyes will still water if you breathe in pollen.

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    #51

    This Is How The Future Will Look Like

    This Is How The Future Will Look Like

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    #52

    This Is The Future Right Here

    This Is The Future Right Here

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    Mark Smallman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this some kind of straw or is my mind just too warped :)

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