A Tumblr called Signs from the Near Future has seen the signs, and has predicted what the signs of the future will look like.
Jesus Diaz shares his admiration for the Signs from the Near Future Tumblr, which "features photoshopped images that show the upcoming consequences of technology development."
The signs are photorealistic and completely believable—they include the futuristic representation of the signs that will guide the use of such topical advancements as omnipresent drones, the Hyperloop, driverless cars, and driverless taxis.
FULL STORY: Signs from the Near Future
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