I would like to see a future in which we are no longer reliant on fossil fuels, where sustainable energy sources are being correctly used and where food waste has been reduced. Further to this, I would love to live in a world where fascism is not on the rise and where we are not on the brink of all out war in Europe. I have been privileged to live this long without being drafted into a conflict started by some autocratic, megalomaniac in a far off land who feels he has a point to prove, and would very much like to continue to avoid the death and destruction that such small men can cause. Ideally we would live in a society where people are judged and valued on their character and actions, not on their skin colour, gender or sexual orientation.

In a small village where there are about 1000 inhabitants, community management projects would be of enormous benefit. You buy a field together, sit down with the co-owners and discuss who takes over which tasks. Thus, for example, organic vegetables can be planted. If vegetables are left over, it could be given away to needy families and there would be no waste and the community among the people would also work better 😁

Currently, in 2040, all available energy in the world is collected through renewable systems (photovoltaic, maritime, wind, geothermal) with low impact for humanity and having reduced C02 emissions to the point of absorbing carbon dioxide, pumping it into the earth and generating construction material (as they already do in a plant in Selfoss, Iceland). There are no wars in the world and humanity coexists to carry out the planet, barely consuming animal products, only milk or eggs, which everyone can obtain through their own production as pets or small-scale, local producers, who take care of these animals, without harming or overexploiting them and giving them a full and happy life, without sacrificing them to feed themselves. People are vegetarian or vegan and live happily with their animals. The working hours are much shorter (4 or 5 hours a day, from Monday to Thursday) and there is a base salary for everyone (who wants to earn an extra by working something else, it is optional). A happy and equal life for all. Countries and territories are self-sufficient and have a full and dignified life.

In the year 2050, Dublin's streets buzzed not with honking cars, but the gentle hum of electric pods gliding on invisible tracks. Ireland had become a leader in sustainable transport, thanks to a revolutionary hyperloop network connecting cities in minutes. Maeve, a young engineer, boarded a solar-powered airship to visit her grandmother in Cork. The journey took less than an hour, soaring over lush landscapes rejuvenated by green energy initiatives. Onboard, holographic displays offered immersive storytelling about Ireland's rich history. In the countryside, automated buses without drivers wound through villages, ensuring even the most remote areas stayed connected. Bicycle highways allowed riders to pedal effortlessly with wind-powered assistance. Every aspect of travel was designed to be eco-friendly and efficient. As Maeve disembarked, she marveled at the harmony between technology and nature, dreaming of the innovations yet to come. Ireland's future of transport was not just advanced, but visionary.