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Stories for the future of Europe

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Stories do shape futures. Dive into the video tutorials to explore how future narratives are born. Further below, browse trough a series of inspiring, thought-provoking stories around challenges and opportunities of our futures.

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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
Mijn gedachten over 2050
Mijn gedachten over 2050
I would like to see nature and the environment and climate improved again in 2050, so that we have less to worry about that the difference between rich and poor has become smaller, partly due to the new technological developments that we can do. I also expect that internet Ai and things like that will play a much bigger role in the world in unexpected positive is that I do not know yet but we will see that Furthermore, I hope that we can do better in terms of housing than we do now that people can normally buy or rent a house without losing almost half of an income and that we can also live normally once more and not be crammed into too small boxes as that sometimes seems to happen now. And hopefully we have come together a bit more instead of growing apart as we do today. It now seems that we can get into a global war shipping and that makes me worried for the coming time but hopefully in 20 years it will all be over and better and it will be okay.
Europa mojego dzieciństwa w przyszłości
Europa mojego dzieciństwa w przyszłości
A safe and strong Poland, open to each other, at the same time nurturing and defending its traditions and cultures. International exchanges, cooperation between countries but guarding their integrity. Modern and developing, at the same time defending against giving one's life fully to digital values. Full of greenery and caring for what the earth has given us, defending the environment. Ensuring decent living conditions for citizens, accessible housing and decent wages, defending democracy.
repcsikova@gmail.com
repcsikova@gmail.com
I don't think there's such a long time until 2040, ,, that a lot has changed. I would like to see all illnesses cured. It would also be nice if there wasn't much work to do. I hope the robots work for us. And so everyone can do pleasant things, for example, travel. It would also be good if there were no poverty, everyone would have decent housing and a nice life. I hope no one abuses animals because it doesn't belong. I'm already retired , but I would like to travel a lot and see the beauty of the place.
Education in 2040
Education in 2040
In 2040, education is personalized, accessible, and immersive. AI tutors adapt to each student’s pace, while VR and AR bring subjects to life. Classrooms extend beyond four walls, with global collaboration and project-based learning replacing traditional exams. Schools prioritize creativity, emotional intelligence, and real-world problem-solving. Higher education is affordable, with flexible, skills-based curriculums. Learning is a lifelong, engaging journey—empowering everyone, everywhere.
Spokojený svět
Spokojený svět
By 2040, our society and that of the world will be so prosperous that people will not be reduced to scams, thefts, tunnelling, or even wars. The land will belong equally to the rich and the poor. We will protect nature, not devastate it, because we will finally realize what it can give us if we take good care of it and protect it. People will not starve because there will be enough food for everyone. It will be a world of abundance and satisfaction for all, both for humans and animals. We will not envy each other because everyone will have the basics and it will depend only on each of us how we arrange it. It will be a world where one can live happily, and for diseases for which there are no medicines yet, immediate diagnosis and treatment will be possible.
Běžný život v blízké budoucnosti.
Běžný život v blízké budoucnosti.
It's the year 2040, planet Earth has progressed by leaps and bounds, and it's unrecognizable what it looked like in 2025. Med Bed beds replaced fully obsolete and ineffective big farms. Free energy and all the other hidden inventions hidden from people for decades are now visible everywhere. People no longer have to go to work to survive, and they don't pay senseless taxes to the state. They enjoy freedom, they do things that fill them with happiness. Organic food in shops and stores is of the highest quality and costs packer. Big banks and financial birocratic institutions are a thing of the past.Water cars, levitating objects and a lot of new things are nothing unusual. There is peace, happiness and love everywhere.
Lepsze, zwykłe życie
Lepsze, zwykłe życie
In 2040, medicine developed enough that teeth are able to regenerate, albeit to some extent. More and more treatments can be carried out without the need to involve a multi-person medical team. Births take place painlessly, which results in an increase in the number of children. Better organized public transport was introduced, which relaxed traffic jams and reduced air pollution. We have discovered a new, inexpensive way to recover water from rain.
Kijönni egy fizetesbol
Kijönni egy fizetesbol
Everyone should live well, they should not be very petty, they should not be very rich.He who is honest should have a very nice life and should not have financial problems.Everyone should have the opportunity to go home or buy a house without effort.He who works should know how to make a living without problems and should not have to take extra work if he wants something, for example, to buy a new car.He should be able to create a large family, and the children should not be lacking in anything.Everyone should have the opportunity to do a job that he likes and should have time for the family.He should not be afraid to lose his job and not have to live a miserable life.He should be able to provide for the whole family,and the underage should be able to deal with the children and the household, should be able to go to work and be able to receive a salary from the husband.
kdurcevic@gmail.com
kdurcevic@gmail.com
After many wars, the world finally entered an era of peace and prosperity. People have turned to the development of technologies and sustainable life and to helping the only others. Rivers and seas have cleared up somewhat after the human race came up with a device that destroys plastic without damaging it. The forests are green again. Space technology has advanced a lot and we have successfully colonized our moon.
Stipri ir konkurencinga Europa be migrantų
Stipri ir konkurencinga Europa be migrantų
I would like Europe to be safe, there would be no more migrants who break the law and exploit Europe's legal loopholes and people's goodness. I would like the European economy to be the strongest in the world, with manufactured goods meeting standards and being a sign of cocube in the world. I would like Europe to have a political backbone and a greater concern for the people of Europe and their well-being
viera.ucty@gmail.com
viera.ucty@gmail.com
without politically oriented NGOs, low prices in general, free health care, freedom of speech, no prohibition of other opinion, recognition of LGBTQ+ as a mental disorder, recognition of rights of homosexuals, state agriculture, health care, high pedantic control on food, everything that can be grown in Slovakia will be grown in Slovakia and sold to citizens at low prices, all imports will become more expensive, education will be diverted to priorities for life, so that children do not have to learn everything, but according to their abilities and hobbies to focus their education, after the end of school the immediate necessary entry into state work to gain practice for life and duty the sense of responsibility, expropriate politicians, legally establish material responsibility, strict controls on ministries, reduce taxes so that people do not need to lie and deceive the state, immediately abolish greendeal fascist ideology, help students abroad with the obligation to pay back the practice of the state in Slovakia, to investigate the covid mafia, which tried to depopulate, to put the European Commission in the hands of ordinary citizens, to decide only on the basis of a referendum, and the Commission would be merely an advisory body without powers, a ban on interfering in any policy of another state, whether inside or outside the EU, to abolish supermarkets and to restore and support small entrepreneurs in order to discourage unnecessary waste
Der TRaum von der Zukinft
Der TRaum von der Zukinft
In the year 2040, the waves of world problems have smoothed somewhat, the rulers have finally become a little more reasonable and have realized that life can be much more pleasant without quarrels and without wars. Many developments are being driven forward together and thus quickly lead to success. The hunger in the world, which among other things caused wars and flight movements, was largely defeated after a program to feed the world's population was initiated by the dominant major powers and has now ignited effect. Many regions could thus be made arable and bring first yields, necessary ediments which altogether needed , but occur only in individual areas were distributed according to a fair key worldwide and thus come back to everyone's benefit. At last, most have become clear only together and in mutual consideration we move forward and can ensure survival on our planet.
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