A day in 2040 starts as usual. Breakfast and a shower with an electric heater. The trip to work in the capital is done by train, during which you can glance around and see hydrogen-powered vehicles becoming more common. Maglev technology is starting to take off and is said to be the next great revolution in transport, as it reduces the need for new rubber tires and reduces the friction in vehicles. You can go from one end of the country to the other by train in 30% less time than in 2025. AI has helped revolutionise all industries and made them more efficient, though at the cost of millions of jobs. Most cancer types can be treated and education levels are the highest ever. Religion is becoming less important in developed countries, but geopolitical tensions are at their highest since the Cold War.
Uncertainty is the key word at this time.