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Inside the first self-sustainable city on Mars - by ABIBOO studio
Inside the first self-sustainable city on Mars - by ABIBOO studio
Construction of the city of Nüwa could start in 2054 and will see 250,000 people live inside the rock of a steep cliff. Freeze my body, melt me in 80 years, and send me to Mars. Architecture studio ABIBOO has revealed its plans to create the first self-sustainable city on the Red Planet, which is set to be ready for residents in 2100. The city will be called Nüwa and will be located at Tempe Mensa on one of the Martian cliffs. Its position inside a rock on the steep cliff will protect its residents from radiation and meteorites (cool!) while still giving them
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#OurFutures stories by EU citizens
Fantastic (fantastic)
Fantastic (fantastic)
to be honest, there are a lot of issues or topics I can write about about 2040, because what we're talking about is the future, and personally I'm excited and impatient about the future, which makes me wonder more anyway. i will write a few things about the year 2040 that I dream of, first of all, the world should be in a better situation, I mean, as people, we should take more responsibility and make more efforts to protect this legacy left to us, so that we leave a healthy world to future generations... the second issue is that, as is known about the world economy, there are still many more poor countries in the world, and people living in these countries are suffering from hunger and suffering, the people who govern the countries we are in, must urgently find a solution to this problem... there is no need to talk about issues all the time, let's talk about the good things that I want to happen in 2040, for example, new solutions can be found to the health problems that are common today, or we can prefer peace instead of wars. there are many other issues, such as unemployment problems, educational opportunities, energy consumption, rapid population growth, agricultural land problems, etc. we can find new solutions to many problems like these and make the world a better place. I hope 2040 will be great for us...
live peaceful (living without fear)
live peaceful (living without fear)
in 2040 I want to live in peaceful world where I am not afraid of plane's sound over my house, where I'm not scared that my neighbor country invade in my homeland. I strongly believe if we change our mindset we can change the world too and solve obstacles without fighting and killing each other. In my ideal future, people won't become refugees, they won't lose their homes and loved-ones. They will be able to live without fear. Personally, I have relatives who are refugees, who lost their home forever, have big unhealed trauma and I reckon this fact gives me motivation to work hard to change the future and give them better life. In 2040 people will already get the fact the humankind need peace and we will live in the world where everyone will be equal(I mean equal in all aspects), will have good education, will care about nature. The world hunger won't exist anymore, but I'm inclined to believe that this is really hard to achieve if we are realistic, but I know my generation will work hard to be close to this version of future
Social justice, environmental welfare, maximum development, international peace (Justice sociale, bien-être environnemental, démocratie maximale, paix internationale)
Social justice, environmental welfare, maximum development, international peace (Justice sociale, bien-être environnemental, démocratie maximale, paix internationale)
In 2040, political syst growth in the EU progressed towards more participatory forms of D & ampmocracy, which has made it possible to re-establish territorial anchorages that have é t &D; D é nou é s as a result of globalisation. This makes it possible, therefore, to develop the ph &Na of carri é risation and centralisation of the policy maker. Towns and cities are no longer an opportunity to thrive; infinity and p é riph é ries/rural areas are becoming attractive and dynamic, not only as a result of participatory development, but also for the better living conditions they offer. Life has become unsustainable in towns and cities, and malgr &DITY from advanced timides in sustainable urban planning, these areas remain very difficult to cope with. Prognergy is produced more locally and R &Dmoves towards sustainable innovation models, inspired by circular and functional-oriented entrepreneurship. Young people thus find sense in the new third party rhetoric, and find entrepreneurship that corresponds to what is happening in the past. Indicators for Prosperity public tense &D; am é liorer &DY increases in public investment in public structures. As a result, the propensity (in particular: mental) is accessible to everyone under the best possible conditions, with available sp & ampcialists. In addition, in order to support the development of development patterns, the legislations allow end-of-life support to be provided. High rates of enterprise are tax &DITY and the right way forward, and a tax &DY ultra-wealth is cr &ue for relegation into public structures. Social and environmental justice are common values that are accepted and populist right-wing movements are diluting. measure that mixit &IES social D è s the youngest &Dshall be made compulsory. Finally, &D; the international community, young people, women, and the reporters of the South Global are at the heart of international political development and promote their values;
And if it were a reality? Do you imagine it? (¿Y si fuera una realidad? ¿Te lo imaginas?)
And if it were a reality? Do you imagine it? (¿Y si fuera una realidad? ¿Te lo imaginas?)
First of all, I would like to see a future, one where technology could be used in the right way, to help us every day, that we could invest more in research in order to be able to cure all kinds of diseases, which we have a certain fear today because there is no cure, and which will give us a reassurance and security that we do not currently have. One where teachers had the means to continue teaching students in the best way from each country, because quality education is not priced. A future where there are no barriers, where we can build our capacities in any country of the European Union. A future in which we can trust each and every position at both European and national level, which is honest, honest and honest, but above all that seeks the well-being of each citizen. But above all, I would like to see a future in which we can have economic stability for each and every citizen and have the chance to find a decent job that you enjoy every day you are in. I believe that the European Union can do much in this regard, provided that it remains on the right track and puts the citizens of all Member States before anything.
Enhancing human agency: We become agents of change rather than being to subject to change
Enhancing human agency: We become agents of change rather than being to subject to change
Responsible innovation becomes the main paradigm of innovation. It constitutes a new paradigm for innovation, in which our social systems institutionalizes collective co-responsibility as a driving force for socially desirable innovation, by giving innovation a direction and whenever possible, shaping its characteristics
European tales form the attic. (European tales form the attic.)
European tales form the attic. (European tales form the attic.)
It is May 9, 2040. Fifteen-year-old Allegra Europa discovers an old, dusty book in the attic of her parents’ house, in a box filled with worn-out EU flags. She blows away the dust and recognises her mother’s photo from her younger years on the book cover. She FLIPs through the pages and discovers many Polaroid photos of her and her friends waving EU flags on the streets. Curiosity piqued, she starts to read. “A rescue plan for Europe. Nothing less than that is what I envision. It wants either to be driven and implemented from the bottom, by us, or not at all. Are in the midst of the development and reform process of the EU. For many, this process is seen as one of complaining and criticising. But reform is not a destructive process where everyone just loudly expresses what is wrong. It is something constructive, something renewing. I believe that we should be aware that we can view it from this positive perspective, with an optimistic outlook. Because then we recognise what many of us do not realise at all: WE are making a historical moment. WE now has a unique opportunity. WE are making history. We are the ones steering the course of our common European future. It would be a shame if we messed it up. What is the current situation? Many people still fail to understand that a nation-state cannot stand alone against much greater powers in a globalised and multipolar world. That is the Crux of the matter. That is what it is actually about. Alone, who are nothing. Current Headlines about crises, which are not lacking, overshadow this core. Smaller things always take precedence over the bigger picture. It is as if we are giving someone injections for lower back pain when they actually need something for the heart. We need more heart for the European community. But we prefer to fight one symptom after another and have no interest whatsoever in understanding the underlying disease we are dealing with. The real disease is the EU’s inability to take action on many important decisions and global challenges. This inability is continuously fueled by selfishness, nationalism, and populism. This inability is often politically exploited by national politicians. This inability is fueled by fears and reinforced by misinformation in society. This inability allows nation-states to make the EU the scapegoat, while they themselves are actually responsible. WE are incapable of cohesion. We lack consideration for others in important common decisions on foreign and security policy. And the most dangerous is the inability to protect our own core values in member countries. IF countries like Poland and Hungary discard our values of freedom and solidarity, who are we then? What still defines us? How will the world see us then? One thing is clear: the European Union can only evolve if we, the European civil society, stand behind it and actively participate in shaping its future. People like me. People like you. WE are this civil society. And if people like me and people like you do not assume this role, we leave the stage to the idle ones. To those who blame ‘those up there’ for everything and let ‘us here down’ do as they please. To those who fundamentally knew nothing and therefore could not be fundamentally do anything against anything. With such an attitude, who Forfeit the opportunity to have a voice on the global stage among other world powers. The opportunity to effectively and quickly combat climate change. The opportunity to protect European values within and outside the EU. Any reform process wants to fail with search for attitude. And that means: Our future fails. Now, folks, now we still have the chance to fight and turn the tide. It is not too late yet. The coming years want to determine the direction in which we as a community wants to develop. I write these lines breathlessly. As if I were here at the laptop, sitting, running against everything that could stand in our way. I type with lightning speed on the keyboard because I have longed to write all this down for so long, to reach as many people as possible and call upon them to run with me. It’s about a lot, people. Damn, it’s about a lot.” Allegra smiles and gazes out of the dusty window. “So, this is where it all starts,” she thinks quietly to herself, gently caressing the stars on a Colorful flag.
Nachhaltige Gesundheit auf allen Ebenen
Nachhaltige Gesundheit auf allen Ebenen
this is able to live healthyly without having to provide too much money to a disastrously expensive healthcare apparatus, but it does not really improve quality of life and health. More health education in families, through kindergarten and school and study, so that we all live healthier lives.
A secure and free Europe
A secure and free Europe
It is 2040 and Europe stands as a beacon of democracy and human rights in the World. After the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, a new European leadership based around principles of neo-idealism emerged. Europeans, led by front-line countries like Ukraine, the Baltic states and Poland, decided to build up their capabilities to enhance their security and strategic autonomy. The EU supported Ukraine throughout the war, until Russia lost. Subsequently, the EU supported Ukraine in its rebuilding efforts until eventually welcoming it into the Union and NATO, as one of its strongest militaries and fastest growing economies. In addition to NATO, the Baltics, Ukraine, Poland, Finland and the UK formed another mutual assistance military alliance to protect against potential Russian aggression.
Tales from the attic
Tales from the attic
It is May 9, 2040. Fifteen-year-old Allegra Europa discovers an old, dusty book in the attic of her parents' house, in a box filled with worn-out EU flags. She blows away the dust and recognizes her mother's photo from her younger years on the book cover. She flips through the pages and discovers many Polaroid photos of her and her friends waving EU flags on the streets. Curiosity piqued, she begins to read. "A rescue plan for Europe. Nothing less than that is what I envision. It will either be driven and implemented from the bottom, by us, or not at all. We are in the midst of the development and reform process of the EU. For many, this process is seen as one of complaining and criticizing. But reform is not a destructive process where everyone just loudly expresses what is wrong. It is something constructive, something renewing. I believe that we should be aware that we can also view it from this positive perspective, with an optimistic outlook. Because then we recognize what many of us do not realize at all: We are experiencing a historic moment. We now have a unique opportunity. We are making history. We are the ones steering the course of our common European future. It would be a shame if we messed it up. What is the current situation? Many people still fail to understand that a nation-state cannot stand alone against much greater powers in a globalized and multipolar world. That is the crux of the matter. That is what it is actually about. Alone, we are nothing. Current headlines about crises, which are not lacking, overshadow this core. Smaller things always take precedence over the bigger picture. It is as if we are giving someone injections for lower back pain when they actually need something for the heart. We need more heart for the European community. But we prefer to fight one symptom after another and have no interest whatsoever in understanding the underlying disease we are dealing with. The real disease is the EU's inability to take action on many important decisions and global challenges. This inability is constantly fueled by selfishness, nationalism, and populism. This inability is often politically exploited by national politicians. This inability is fueled by fears and reinforced by misinformation in society. This inability allows nation-states to make the EU the scapegoat, while they themselves are actually responsible. We are incapable of cohesion. We lack consideration for others in important common decisions on foreign and security policy. And the most dangerous is the inability to protect our own core values in member countries. If countries like Poland and Hungary discard our values of freedom and solidarity, who are we then? What still defines us? How will the world see us then? One thing is clear: the European Union can only evolve if we, the European civil society, stand behind it and actively participate in shaping its future. People like me. People like you. We are this civil society. And if people like me and people like you do not assume this role, we leave the stage to the idle ones. To those who blame 'those up there' for everything and let 'us down here' do as they please. To those who fundamentally knew nothing and therefore could not fundamentally do anything against anything. With such an attitude, we forfeit the opportunity to have a voice on the global stage among other world powers. The opportunity to effectively and quickly combat climate change. The opportunity to protect European values within and outside the EU. Any reform process will fail with such an attitude. And that means: Our future fails. Now, folks, now we still have the chance to fight and turn the tide. It is not too late yet. The coming years will determine the direction in which we as a community will develop. I wrote these lines breathlessly. As if I were here at the laptop, sitting, running against everything that could stand in our way. I type with lightning speed on the keyboard because I have longed to write all this down for so long, to reach as many people as possible and call upon them to run with me. It's about a lot, people. Damn, it's about a lot." Allegra smiles and gazes out of the dusty window. "So, this is where it all began," she thinks quietly to herself, gently caressing the stars on a colorful flag.
Hello I'm in 2023  year now yo are experienced now in your career
Hello I'm in 2023 year now yo are experienced now in your career
For me personally there'll be a big danger for world becase of Global Warming this danger becomes becase of using a lot of plastic products but if people stop using plastic products , this danger may disappear
the expected day
the expected day
For my country to be prosperous and to secure all living and human rights and to have all the obligatory means of life such as electricity and water available, and to fill our lives with coexistence in peace
Safety (Siguranță )
Safety (Siguranță )
No climate changes and No political conflicts.
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