Was that only 15 years ago!

Anonymous

March 19, 2025

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I'm 57 this year. Its been an interesting decade. We have a new young pope in Rome. Global politics has stabilised, Trump died in Jail, China excepted it is the 3rd largest creator of CO2 emission in 2025 and they made the global impact in excessed all the climate action targets. 'Shein' / 'Temu' etc all stopped manufacturing in 2027 after the boycott of fast fashion and slow fashion is now we move now. Our Irish culture is celebrated and honoured more than ever, Is it not an embarrassment to be catholic, GAA is thriving for both genders, The Irish Language is strong Island wide. Our off shore-islands prosper, Families of Generational Irish people now live and work in the communities they were born in. The cost of living seen in 2024 is a distant memory, as we have a meitheal group in each town, The repair centre are in every town too, My iron I purchased in 2019 still works. A 'living wage' is enjoyed by all able to work / since the housing crisis of the 20s has dissipated, Social and Affordable housing is in reach of all Irish Citizens, where they give min of 10 hours a week to service (like the Lion Club / Mens Shed / Community Centres etc) All immigrants are respectful of the Irish Culture: The Ukrainian citizens all returned home to rebuild their lives, The Irish travel their regularly on holidays now. Those in Gaza have found a way to live in peace and the area has recovered. Climate Refugees now come to Ireland, not those from war. They integrate into our communities, they live amongst us, work in our services and pay Tax. Private jets and air travel is C02 Free. Public Transport is popular, and the private car still in our drive, 1 per household. There were only 10 road deaths this year! sad yes, but in compared to 20 years ago. Our Agricultural system is the lowest carbon emitter in Europe per capata. Our soils are regenerating well since the reduction of chemicals and all farmers are now Organic. The family farm in rural Ireland is now a profitable way of life for families. It was found that Mobile Phone usage is bad (as we guessed it would) Kids do not have phones in school nor at home. Its almost like smoking / vaping, we just use the phone if we need to. Alsimers and Dementia treatment of the markers is mainstream now. AI has eradicated all the major illnesses, and our proactive health system can pick up the illnesses before they are even symptomatic, the progress in 10 years has been transformative. This co-exists along with the protection of our environment. An Bord Pleannala / Planning system was reformed. The wind turbines on land were removed and those sites are returned to the communities. Our parks, wilderness areas, beaches, forest / hill walks; all access to all. Leave No Trace principles and training is in every school and community hub. Everyone has a Veg-garden. There is now only one Multistore about 40 miles away! We shop local. I look forward to my step-down retirement from 65, where I keep working for 10/15 years and have time to give back and contribute to society.

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Realistische Dystopie

In 2050, the earth will not be a better place than it is today. People will still be fighting senseless wars and hatred will not have been overcome in either the real or the virtual world. Resources will become scarcer in some areas, but intensive research has found ways to largely compensate for this. The division of the world has also changed. Countries that used to play a leading role in the economy and politics have, in some cases, become insignificant players on the brink of regression from industrialized to emerging economies as a result of bad decisions by egomaniacal politicians. Neither their energy supply nor the shortage of skilled workers can be brought under control. Religious beliefs will play a greater role and minorities will often dictate to majorities how they should behave. Woke-ness will largely eradicate feminism, so that everything women have fought hard for for decades will dissolve into nothing. We are abolishing ourselves, human dignity, human rights and democracy because we make everything equally bad and insignificant out of a misunderstood understanding of tolerance. Only the stupidity of humans will not die out, but will become even greater, while the AI secretly laughs and is happy not to be homo "sapiens".

Familie

I would like it to be easier to build and convert houses. That young families are given more support so that they can have a secure home. I also hope that my children are better supported by the state in their own child planning and that they feel financially secure during their parental leave

Le temps qui passe

The morning sun filtered through the dense foliage of the trees lining my Parisian apartment. Once a gray, noisy avenue, my street was now a verdant oasis, where birdsong replaced the roar of cars. The transformation of Europe had been radical. In 2025, we were on the brink of a climatic precipice. But a global awakening had taken place. Europe had embarked on an ambitious reforestation and sustainable development project. Cities were redesigned, and nature reclaimed its rights. Gasoline-powered cars disappeared, replaced by electric vehicles and efficient public transport. My day began with a bike ride along the old tracks, now transformed into winding cycle paths through parks and forests. Lunch consisted of fresh, local produce grown on rooftops and in community gardens dotted around the city. The afternoon was devoted to work, but even the offices were green and bright, with open coworking spaces and soothing views of the surrounding nature. Life in 2050 was slower, more conscious. We had swapped the frantic race for a pace more respectful of our environment and well-being. Europe had become a model of sustainable development, a society where technology and nature coexisted in harmony. And every day, I was delighted to have contributed, in my own small way, to this transformation.

Un espoir de bonheur collectif.

A European future capable of managing international crises with clear and precise objectives. Perhaps a new constitution less oriented towards a liberal economy (which doesn't mean freedom at all) but more towards respect for individual freedoms in relation to multinationals, more ecology, more autonomy in terms of food self-sufficiency. A greater capacity for energy autonomy, too, by being inventive in this area. Mass investment in research in this field would be an option. Regaining our pharmaceutical sovereignty would be reassuring. It would also be reassuring to see a return to social progress, and to stop blaming the weakest members of society (women, the unemployed, immigrants, etc.), who are not responsible for the crises we're going through. The culprits are the economic system (mainly liberal) and over-protected professional politicians. Limiting personal fortunes might be an interesting way of avoiding an oligarchic drift.

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