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A Day in Gothenburg, 2040

Anonymous

March 19, 2025

A Day in Gothenburg, 2040

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The sun rises over Gothenburg as my smart home opens the windows to let in the fresh sea breeze. The streets are silent—self-driving electric vehicles glide noiselessly. I take a shower where water is recycled in real time and dress in biodegradable clothing.

My work takes place in a virtual space with colleagues from across Europe, where AI translates everything instantly. After work, I walk along the Lindholmen waterfront, where old industrial buildings have turned into vertical gardens. The air is clean, and green spaces have replaced parking lots.

In the evening, I vote in a digital citizen meeting via blockchain technology. As I look out over the Älvsborg Bridge under a starry sky, I feel grateful. Europe has changed—more sustainable, more just, and more connected than ever.

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