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In harmony

Anonymous

November 29, 2024

In harmony

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We are living in harmony with nature, with each other, with ourselves. How did it come to this? Money and technology were ruling the world, extracting the resources exponentially and destroying plants, animals, soil, air... It seemed that this approach to economy could not be changed, that everything was geared towards exploiting the Earth to the maximum. People were under the spell of technology, immersed into virtual worlds, virtual networks, virtual communication. Yet, there was rage building up, against the wealthy elites, against the political establishment and the capitalist structures. People started resenting the technology, media, AI, social networks, considering them manipulation tools of the elites. A movement started paradoxically through the social networks, to ditch the technology, ignore the media and ads, revert to more tribal ways of life, exchanging goods and services, communicating and building communities with neighbours, friends, relatives. In some places, there were outright revolutions against the rich, storming the mansions, hacking their bank accounts and burning entire marinas with expensive yachts... Some governments anticipated these shifts and revamped their fiscal systems to reflect the need for human and natural wellbeing, restricting wealth. Those were a very few lucky nations that avoided destruction and bloodshed. It took some years for people to realise what they were missing and what they were searching - closeness with others, with nature, with themselves, without the interference of technology, material goods, virtual realities. With economic systems in shatters, people had to roll up their sleeves again and work hard for their livelihoods, appreciating what nature and their fellow human beings could provide. Hopefully the future will bring new improved models of human conscience so that this life in harmony can be preserved and appreciated, without going through yet another round of rage, destruction and tears.

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2040, I come to the end of my life. The years have passed since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. European leaders did not have enough guts to help this , country, they made too many concessions to a dictator. However, in 2019 during a trip, I found Russia, let’s say its magnificent monuments, its interpreters ready to do anything to satisfy me, in compliance of course with the dictatorial laws of that country. They were easy to see that we were being watched. Today, Ukraine has become a dismantled land, occupied by foreign armed forces to ensure its security. But, this masquerade will not hold back a new attack, of Putin, still at the head of the country, very old, but always virulent. President Trump, so-called united states, has made a pact. In France, for my part, we live in safety. My children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren may not know her for good, unless one day the leaders of all countries take charge, become adults, stop fighting over land and natural resources. Like the children's round, hold hands and finally offer them a better world, Where there is universal peace with respect for all and they finally protect nature.
hallo
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In 2040, I imagine a world where technology serves people without harming the environment. I would like to see a more environmentally friendly diorva where electric and hydrogen cars are completely replaced by internal combustion engines.
hallo
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In 2040 the feature is more peaceful in every level of imagination, no wars are present in the world, there is no violence or abuse of any kind. Everyone is minding their own business, but thinking like community and about how their decisions effect the life of thousands, if not now than in the future. Kindness is back in style and is paying an important role in everyones life. It's nice to live in 2040.
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