Ordinary mornings in 2042

Anonymous

April 26, 2023

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7am, March 28th 2042:
My personal assistant wakes me up with my favorite workday song and turns on the coffee machine. An ordinary alarm clock would perfectly do the job, but the automatic coffee machine is convenient after all.
While I brush my teeth, my personal assistant displays daily news on the mirror in front of me. Scientists came up with a new way to efficiently store an infinite amount of energy. I guess we are close to reaching complete carbon-neutrality for electricity production (8 years ahead of the plan!).
The next article reports that the 4-day workweek which was implemented in the EU in 2035 shows promising results. People started exercising more, spent more time with their families, attended more cultural events and participated more in local politics. I would tend to confirm it in my own case.
The following article reports how the unified EU-wide social security system enables workers to swiftly move from one country to another with significantly less paperwork and administrative hurdles. I always wondered why it was not implemented earlier.
The next article discusses an ongoing problem in our society. Biotechnology has enabled humans to amplify their physical and cognitive abilities. These technologies became increasingly affordable (though still quite expensive), and it led to a dualistic society. I keep asking myself what we can do about it, probably nothing. We made a lot of progress in guaranteeing and protecting freedoms to choose our life paths, education, careers, whom we love, how we dress, which god we worship and so on and so on. I guess choosing to enhance our abilities is also part of these choices.
The last topic of my daily news review concerns the increase of retirement age. Apparently it's a side effect of the 4-day workweek. I guess I won't be retired before 2085 or something… But at least most bullshit jobs have been taken over by AI and automated systems and I have all the freedom to choose a professional activity that fulfills my life goals.

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Sveika ir laiminga ateitis

In 2040, Lithuania will be free and prosperous. Lithuanians who have left Lithuania will return en masse to their homeland. The brightest minds will create new technologies that the whole world will want to use. The medical system will be at the forefront, because we will be using the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies developed. Medicine will be accessible and free to all, but private practice will not disappear. The latest medicines will be available for diseases that are currently still incurable. Living standards will rise. People will have more opportunities to travel, to go to theatres and concerts. Children will be educated through practical activities rather than just books. Teachers' work will become more prestigious, and respect among students will increase. Lithuanians will be proud to live in Lithuania.

Nic się nie zmieniło

The year is 2050. The war in Ukraine ended in 2026 after Russia capitulated, which by military action led to a coup in the country. A few months later Putin died, reportedly of a heart attack. Twenty years after Russia invaded Ukraine. In the World, nothing has changed, the stronger oppress the weaker, no one cares about climate change, which year after year leads to cataclysms around the globe. If not a flood, then a tsunami or an earthquake. Nothing has changed in human mentality, it's only getting worse.

In 2040, I will be almost 90 years old. Hopefully I'll still be mentally fit and won't have too many ailments so that I can still cope with everyday life. Perhaps medicine has been researched to such an extent that it can give people a longer life. This is particularly beneficial for young people who still have their lives ahead of them. A life in peace and freedom to explore the world, as we had in our youth. I wish us old people a dignified existence, available care options and a financial livelihood, as we will need a lot of money in old age to maintain a certain standard of living so that we don't end up in poverty in old age.

Udržitelná budoucnost: Svět v harmonii s přírodou

In 2040, I would like to see the world make significant strides in **sustainable energy and environmental protection**. I envision a future where the majority of energy comes from renewable sources such as solar, wind and geothermal, and where fossil fuels are a thing of the past. This change would significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow global warming. In this future, cities would be full of green spaces, with vertical gardens and vegetated rooftops to help regulate temperature and improve air quality. Transportation would be mostly electric, with autonomous vehicles to optimize traffic flows and minimize congestion. Public transport would be fast, efficient and accessible to all. People would live in harmony with nature, with an emphasis on recycling and zero waste. Technology would help us monitor and restore ecosystems to make them healthy and resilient. Education would focus on sustainability and environmental awareness so that everyone understands their role in protecting the planet. This future would be one of optimism and cooperation, where humanity works together to create a better world for future generations. It would be a place where we would feel proud of how we have risen to the challenges and created a sustainable and prosperous society.

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