世論 What Japan Thinks

Just today goo Rankings published a new survey, this time looking at what people would be happy about if it were invented within the next 10 years.As usual for goo Rankings, there is no demographic information, just that the fieldwork was conducted between the 22nd and 24th of February this year. In addition, on a similar theme they also asked what people would like to do within the next ten years.

In Q1, I’m very surprised the perhaps more mundane cure for cancer didn’t feature, although I’m not disappointed to see the clichéd flying car making an appearance at number 6. Also, I guess Asimov doesn’t count as a humanoid robot as perhaps people want to see an autonomous android-like device. I’m not really sure what number 10 is, however: perhaps it means you can walk on the ceiling too?

In Q2, the second place mastering one’s hobby does seem rather odd to me.

Ranking results

Q1: If what were invented within the next ten years would you be most happy?

Rank	Invention	Score
1	Stem cells for regrowing human organs	100
2	Soil that can absorb earthquake temors	88.0
3	Instant weight loss food	79.9
4	Time machine	78.0
5	Warp drive	64.1
6	Flying car	55.7
7	Humanoid robot/maid robot	42.3
8	Video recorder for dreams	33.7
9	Space elevator	33.7
10	Tube-shaped moving walkway	29.5

Looking at the results by sex, for women dieting came a close second to earthquake-resistant soil; for men, in their ninth place was Gundam-like mobile suits, followed by home electronics controlled by mind power.

Q2: What would you most like to realised within the next ten years?

Rank	Invention	Score
1	Have lots of money	100
2	Be an expert in my hobby	95.8
3	Have investments	79.5
4	Lose weight	70.9
5	Have children	70.6
6	Find a job or change jobs	62.5
7	Build or buy my own home	56.4
8	Get married	54.6
9	Travel around the world	54.3
10	Contribute something towards society, either technical or intellectually	45.1

By sex, having a baby was tops for women!