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Stories for the future of Europe

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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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Der Chinesische Traum
Der Chinesische Traum
China has risen to become a global superpower and eco-civilization: a leader in artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, e-mobility and environmental protection. "Made in China" has become a mark of quality. The consequences: Western companies have a stronger competitor, but can also benefit from the growing Chinese market; stronger cooperation with Chinese companies and a convergence of language and mindset are becoming more important.
Rinascita
Rinascita
After the catastrophe caused by two very rich hysterical narcissists, Europe has managed to get back up thanks to women who have woven a new world economy in the meantime, I am part of a health program that has evolved thanks to technology and research, the "ZOE" has been decisive for the regeneration and cure of the body, it saves us from most diseases, viruses, illnesses and old age! A magnificent sarcophagus that emits frequencies, photons and a thousand other particles that repair dna and everything else! This marvel is constantly evolving and soon it will be possible to apply the "lizard" protocol that will be able to regrow mutilated body parts. "Zoe" in addition to its many applications, will be able to remove all pollution from the water and atmosphere, it is a rebirth of the planet. Amazing isn't it?
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tina.7@freenet de
Notre avenir connectée
Notre avenir connectée
In 2050, Europe has become a model of harmony between technology and nature. Cities, once dominated by concrete, are now urban forests, with green facades and vegetable gardens on every balcony. My own balcony, thanks to a connected greenhouse, provides me with vegetables and herbs all year round, fed by a discreet vermicomposter. Transportation is silent, powered by solar energy and hydrogen. Individual cars have given way to shared, autonomous capsules. The air is clean, the streets are peaceful, and children can play safely. Education has evolved: schools teach both artificial intelligence and permaculture. Work is more flexible, allowing people to devote time to their passions. Energy sobriety is no longer an effort, but a natural way of life. Looking at my urban vegetable garden that morning, I realize that the future we imagined in 2025 has become reality.
Fremtiden skal være lys
Fremtiden skal være lys
In the future I would like everyday life to be a bit easier, today there are many processes that are still manual work. But I hope that in the future there is room for everyday life to consist of both manual work, but also something where robots are more involved. It will make everyday life easier. We will see an everyday life where working does not require us to be at work for 37 hours, but maybe 25-30 hours and therefore there is more time for family and whatever fun interests I have. They say that money isn't everything, but many times it can solve a lot of problems and therefore I also hope for a future where expenses for the most basic things are halved. This could, for example, be the transition to green power etc. it must be easier for the individual citizen to be able to choose it. So we don't experience climate change happening faster than expected.
Toekomst van je dromen ??
Toekomst van je dromen ??
Life in 2040, how different it is from just under 20 years ago. Back then, I could never have imagined, that Mother Nature has done her justice. And it's about time, too. Finally, nature is as it should be. It has been pointed out to mankind, that we could not keep taking from nature forever. Climates around the world have changed completely, but more balanced. Then the way of education, where before individual strengths were not considered, now they are. And humanity has become more beautiful as a result.
Ruhe und Familie
Ruhe und Familie
I would be eighty years old in 2040. I want a small apartment in the Alps, that has always been my dream. I sit in the garden that surrounds the house, with a book in my hand and enjoy the sun in a rocking chair. First of all, I think about how peace would be everywhere. I think back to my youth and have to smile at the crazy things that happened, I think wistfully of my husband who died far too soon. Then the garden gate opens and my four children, their partners and lots of grandchildren are running around me............ I think of peace and a bearable life for all people. The madness of war and misery must finally end and the hatred among each other.
Un serena giornata di primavera
Un serena giornata di primavera
It is April 13, 2037....I am 60 years old today . I am already retired because the laws have changed and they have understood that they have to make room for young people , retiring us old people who know so little about technology and ai . I don't have much need to go out , now everything is computerized , all run by computers and robots . I spend my days reading , devoting myself to my family , there is a robot for every need. Today, however, I dedicated a special day to myself ..... What used to be normality , today is something special. I went to the countryside to celebrate my birthday. There are no robots and computers there : my special day was the morning at the stove preparing lunch for my birthday. Every dish I brought out was a tear rolling down , it was memories that filled my heart. It is emotions that make life beautiful , not robots and PCs.
Vrede en rust
Vrede en rust
andata e ritorno al futuro
andata e ritorno al futuro
that people will move to the other existing planets, moon, mars, jupiter, venus pluto, neptune, and others, that to reach them we will move by spaceships making an exchange of visits and that travel and visits between relatives and friends will be traveling between all the planets as well as the production and sale of products between the various planets, people will be happier and there will be peace and serenity for everything and the world will be better.
Un futuro sostenibile
Un futuro sostenibile
Jei turėčiau sparnus, skleisčiau juos tiesiai į pietus
Jei turėčiau sparnus, skleisčiau juos tiesiai į pietus
The future is never so easy to predict. I would like to see an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia, and to prevent the war from reaching European countries, especially Lithuania. It would be wonderful if there were fewer foreigners in Lithuania, because it is becoming unsafe and unpleasant to walk down the street in the evening. If I could change anything in the future, it would be to make prices cheaper. At the moment, the number of homeless people is increasing, so public money could be used to build a few blocks of flats, provided that the homeless people have to work in order to live there. Do nothing for free.
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