In 2040, I envision a world that has undergone significant changes toward sustainability and social harmony. One of the key issues I see as important to address is climate change and environmental degradation. In 2040, I would like to see a planet that is greener, more sustainable and more aware of its resources.

I imagine myself in 2040. I will be 87 years old and (in case I am) I will be an old, really old man. Fortunately, medicine has made great advances, to treat and, especially, prevent the diseases that afflict us in the third and fourth ages. In addition, I have a very good genetic makeup, inherited from parents who both died around the age of 100. I am fortunate to have a grandson (my son's son) who attends the European school, reformed to standards of which the EU. Yes, because it is nice and reassuring that more than Italian citizens we consider ourselves Europeans. Fortunately, our homeland has been able to take a great leap forward, freeing itself from the laces and strings that oppressed it and has become competitive again. A great market, great traditions, a beacon of civilization and culture. We have learned to accept that there are large and very strong competitors (USA, INDIA and CHINA), but we have not resigned ourselves to the decline, to which we seemed ineluctably resigned. For my part, I have tried to pass on to my grandson my experience, which comes especially from the mistakes I have made in my life.

In this world, we have switched to 100% renewable energy. Solar and wind power provide most of the energy needs of households and industry, while excess energy is stored in advanced battery systems or converted into green hydrogen. Fusion energy has become a reality, which means we have an almost unlimited source of clean energy with no hazardous waste. Cities are being completely transformed - vertical gardens and green roofs preserve air quality and reduce the effect of heat islands. Streets are adapted for pedestrians, cyclists and self-driving electric vehicles that operate on a shared use system, reducing the number of cars and traffic congestion. Oceans and rivers are clean, with plastics almost completely eliminated or replaced by biodegradable alternatives. Advanced recycling and reuse systems mean that we no longer have a concept of waste - it all goes back into the economy.

Midnigh hit and 2040 arrived. Overall relief as humaniy finally managed to agree on the long list of steps in order to acieve global harmony. It took 10 years to work and agree on the plan and coupl of years to break through and make first step - learning to live without fear and treatening other. The absence of fear brings us to internal balanced freedom.