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Ally: I'm seeing lizards. I'm hoping lizards make a comeback in fashion—lizard prints, that would be good to see. I really like lizards.I didn't expect you to go straight to lizards. I thought you'd talk about politics?
I reckon Malcolm Turnbull is slowly going to reveal himself to be a real keen kind of racist. Inch-by-inch, he'll just slip up. Trust me.What will we see in tech next year?
I think there's going to be some robot action. Robots are going to make their voices heard in 2016. Honestly, I predict a half robot Australian cabinet by the end of next year.
Sky: That Australia says yes to gay marriage.What kind of technology trends can we expect?
Sky: Jade loves Tinder.
Jade: Shut up.Don't be ashamed. Tinder's great.
Jade: I've only had it for two days! I'm going to delete it. New year's resolution.
Gemma: I'm doing my last year of high school next year, which I'm guessing is going to be stressful.As teens, where do you see pop culture heading in 2016?
Jack:I feel like perhaps in popular music more experimental stuff is starting to break through into the mainstream.
Gemma: Hoping for fewer Kardashians.
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Jack: I feel like that's a 50/50. I know we've found water now. It could happen, hey.
Pretty much. Can't see a whole lot of change or progress happening. It's depressing, really.How about scientific progress? What are you hoping for?
Maybe a cure for cancer. They've got to be able to cure at least one of the cancers.Yeah, like one of the minor cancers? Surely that's not too much to ask.
I think it's fair.
I hope so, but at the end of the day, everything that's bad for the world is run by business.It feels like you've been thinking about this.
Unfortunately, money rules the world. Watch the documentaries about it, you wake up and realise. I'm not big into politics, I don't even really care, it's easier to sleep at night not worrying about it. I try and do my bit where I can, live a peaceful existence.Heavy.
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I'm feeling good about it.What kind of cool developments are in store?
I think that iPhones and smartphones are going to get better.What's the dream app you want to see in 2016?
Basically an app that makes them more structurally stable. Like, they don't break as easily. Also, would love someone to explain to me what iCloud is next year.I'm with you. What are your other hopes for 2016?
That Melbourne's weather improves.
Davie: Yeah, heaps of natural disasters.Oh you're going straight for it. Maybe throw in some celebrity deaths as well.
Jake: I don't want any more Kim and Kanye. That's my hope for 2016. I don't mind Kim, but Kanye is the worst. In my opinion.Agree to disagree. Will gay marriage be legalised next year?
Jake: Yep, fingers crossed.
Tom: Late 2016, definitely.Are we going to legalising marijuana?
Tom: Nope, that'll never happen here.How about driverless cars? Any freaky robot technology?
Tom: I hope not. If so, I quit.
Matt: Yep, I'll move to the hills.Any dumb food trends? What are you guys eating today?
Davie: We're eating burgers. Probably Japanese will get big, I reckon. And more meat. Heavy meat diets.Follow Katherine on Twitter