Why 'Everything Is Cake' is the perfect meme for our horrible era

Plus, why a massive dip in the earth’s population is actually a bad thing The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /science [Population decline | Futurism]( [Researchers say Earth is headed for “jaw-dropping” population decline]( People around the globe are having way fewer babies. And, while that might sound like a much-needed relief to a potential overcrowding situation, by the year 2100, it could actually turn into a pretty big problem for humanity. If they aren’t already, dozens of countries’ populations will be going into decline in this century, according to a [new study]( published in the Lancet this week. 23 countries are expected to feel this effect intensify, with their populations dropping to half of what they are now by the year 2100. [Futurism]( /innovation [RokBlok | Mashable]( [This wooden block is actually a wireless record player — all you need is a flat surface]( That box of records sitting in the corner? You're supposed to listen to them. Of course, if you don't have something to play them on, you can't really do that. But what if instead of buying an expensive, bulky record player, you could snap up this epic Shark Tank invention known as the RokBlok? [Mashable]( /wtf [Triggerfish | Vice]( [Would you kiss this fish?]( Every once in a while someone reels in a freaky-deaky looking creature from the sea, and every tabloid is all over it. This time, it's a triggerfish, which apparently have teeth like humans, used to crush and chisel holes in their hard-shelled prey. What those luscious lips are used for is, currently, unclear...but they sure do look kissable. [Vice]( /lifehack [Geologie skincare]( [Geologie is men's skincare made simple]( Men’s skincare is way too complicated these days. That's why [Geologie]( does the legwork for you, setting you up with a personalized skincare routine that's simple and just plain works. Take the 30-second quiz and start with a complete trial set for $37. [Partner] /tech [Google experiments | CNET]( [Google's quiet experiments may lead to smart tattoos, holographic glasses]( A simple pair of sunglasses that projects holographic icons. A smartwatch that has a digital screen, but analog hands. A temporary tattoo that, when applied to your skin, transforms your body into a living touchpad. These are some of the projects Google has quietly been developing or funding in an effort to create the next generation of wearable technology devices. Welcome to the future, folks. [CNET]( /health [Hill City Sale]( [A sad goodbye leads to an awesome site-wide activewear sale]( Saying goodbye is often bittersweet — in this case, we’re bidding a fond farewell to the beloved men’s activewear brand Hill City, a company that recently made the difficult decision to shut down operations. But you can have one last hurrah with them online right now, because their entire site is 30% off. [Hill City]( /story [Pickle Cake | Mic]( [Why 'Everything Is Cake' is the perfect meme for our horrible era]( By now you’ve probably seen a video (or, if you’re like us, several dozen videos) of incredibly sharp knives slicing through a pair of Crocs, toilet paper, a potted plant, raw chicken (??) and much more. Turns out, they’re all cakes, which is either a herculean feat of food design or proof that we’ve lost our minds. Maybe we’re all cakes, in the end. [Mic]( /posted [Posted by @jaredchambers]( [@jaredchambers]( THE FUTURIST [Advertise]( [Talk to Us](mailto:letschat@getthefuturist.com) | [Shop]( | [Subscribe]( Like what you see? [Forward The Futurist to a friend]( Powered by StackCommerce 21 market street venice, ca 90291 [unsubscribe](