According to some scientists, philosophers, mathematicians, physicists, among others, a bizarre event could occur in this century. They call it The Singularity.
Some say that The Singularity will occur in year the 2045. But, in what consists such event? To me is impossible to answer that. And why will it happen? Well, that's a different question. For instance, we all know what was until our time the purpose of Technology. To give an answer we must think about it.
The purpose could be to prevent Nuclear War, the purpose could be to prevent a Particule Collider to provoke a black hole, the purpose could be to secure only its creator, the purpose could be to prevent the end of our universe, the purpose could be to prevent the arise of other singularities, etc.
If we study this possible scenarios and more we maybe be able to live within The Singularity.
Here we have some links that will help you understanding The Singularity.
The Singularity, according to me, might be protective, preventive, disruptive, destructive; but, can it be creative?