We live in an uncertain world, one in which the future seems both grim and unpredictable. Pearl, author of VICE's How Scared Should I Be column, lays out the reality behind some of the changes the upcoming centuries may bring, from the casually intriguing ( Will doping be allowed at the Olympics? ) to the downright terrifying ( Will antibiotics stop working? ). Each chapter explores one potential future, breaking down the reasons it might happen, examining the factors that would lead to such an outcome, and exploring its ramifications.