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Happy because I belong to the generation that designed the future

Anonymous

April 26, 2023

Happy because I belong to the generation that designed the future

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I have lived through many different phases that have changed the standard of living around the world. At the age of 10 I played football all summer, at the age of 20 I had many open universities in front of me, at the age of 25 I started my family. I worked in a bank where everything was done by hand and when I left the bank everything was electronic. Today I work in a biotechnology company and I am sure that 5 years later, the health system will be too better and deferent. Today I see my grandchildren playing football but also watching YouTube. In 2040 (I do not know if I will still be here), I hope health, education and transport have gone uphill. The impact on them will be the environment and the better life of the citizens through the peaceful coexistence of peoples.

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Europe has a relatively open border system. The nation states still exist and their independence is still fully intact in most areas. In defense, a pan-European stance will also protect European economic interests. The people of Europe are trying to intensify common ground in order to strengthen and protect Europe's status.
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Every human being is valuable regardless of his or her nationality, age, level of education, etc. The state has high social guarantees. The unemployment rate is very low. The tax system is benevolent to the population. Income tax 15%, VAT max 18%. Maximum 4 working days per week. Free medical care, free higher education. Public transport is free. Utilities are cheap. Borders are open, people can travel where they want. There is no threat of war, there are no wars in the world.
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peut être
I don't know because I'm 68. In 15 years, I may not be around to know whether 2040 will be the future. Let's remain optimistic, but in 2040, at 83, my life is behind me. I'm thinking of my son, his family and, above all, my grandchildren. Will France still be a democracy? Has the Great Replacement begun? Has war devastated Europe? No, none of this: people have mellowed, our leaders have found solutions for a peaceful world, the ecological revolution is beginning to bear fruit, and the world is calmer and more serene. My grandchildren are flourishing in their work and in their lives. Their future looks bright.
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