OUR FUTURE

Anonymous

March 19, 2025

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By 2040, I’d hope for a world where environmental sustainability is the core of every industry, community, and personal decision. The future I imagine would involve a world where clean energy is the dominant power source. Solar, wind, and other renewable resources would have fully replaced fossil fuels, and energy storage technology would be efficient enough to make the entire planet carbon-neutral.

Cities would be designed with green spaces and eco-friendly infrastructure. Vertical gardens, green roofs, and urban forests would be common sights. Buildings would be made with sustainable materials, equipped with energy-efficient systems and powered by local, clean sources.

Transportation would be electrified and automated, with most people using public transit or self-driving electric vehicles that run on renewable energy. Pollution from vehicles would be a thing of the past, and air quality would drastically improve, leading to healthier communities.

In this world, there would also be a major shift in how we handle waste. Circular economies would be the norm, where everything gets reused or recycled. Plastics would be eliminated or fully biodegradable, and electronic waste would be processed into valuable resources instead of piling up in landfills.

Socially, I hope to see a world where sustainability isn’t just a niche movement but an ingrained part of the global culture. Education would emphasize environmental consciousness, and every individual, community, and business would be actively engaged in reducing their environmental footprint.

This future wouldn’t just be clean—it would be vibrant, innovative, and deeply connected to the planet.

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It's early morning in the year 2040 and the chip implanted in my brain wakes me up at the appointed time. I wash up and have breakfast before taking the bus to work. There is no more private transport. Instead, I hear birds singing and see butterflies flying from flower to flower. It's hard to believe that my grandparents destroyed the environment with so much energy 20 years ago. As if they wanted to rob their children of their future. I am glad that everything turned out differently. Back then, far-right forces took over the government in many countries. After they left behind a shambles and also abolished democracies, they were sent packing by popular uprisings around the world. This was followed by an era of peace and freedom. An intact environment is now important to us, we have learned this lesson. And this era is still going on. Hopefully the old days will never, ever return.

Il mondo che vorrei

In 2040, medicine is technologically advanced, pollution is greatly reduced. There are no limits and barriers, all men are equal, whether black or white. Women have the same rights and possibilities as men. Respect for every living being prevails.

Kurztrip zum Mond

I imagine that in 2025 I will be able to take a spontaneous day trip to the moon with my family. There we can experience the wonders of weightlessness and enjoy a fantastic view of the blue planet, our home, from above. Such a short break far above our usual hemisphere is a very special experience.

Ein Tag im Europa des Jahres 2050

The morning sun bathes the Berlin skyline in a golden light. I open the windows of my energy self-sufficient apartment - built from recycled materials, climate-neutral and fully connected. My personal AI assistant suggests sustainable options for the day: An appointment with an international team in a virtual conference environment, followed by a visit to the urban garden on the roof of our apartment complex. Europe has changed fundamentally since 2025. The transition to a circular economy has been accelerated by political decisions and fossil fuels have long been a thing of the past. Thanks to new technologies and AI-supported automation, society is more flexible and fairer. Education is digital, individualized and available throughout life. Social security systems guarantee a decent life for all. Vehicles drive silently and autonomously on the roads. Public transportation is free, financed by a Europe-wide digital tax. The air is clean, green parks dot the cities. I meet up with friends in a café where food waste no longer exists - everything is used sustainably. As I enjoy the view, I think about the challenges that Europe has overcome: Climate change, social inequality and economic disruption. But by acting together, we have created a future that is more sustainable, fairer and more liveable - for all Europeans.

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