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Zukunftsmusik

Anonymous

March 19, 2025

Zukunftsmusik

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In 2040, people have returned to their values and live more in community and togetherness than individualism. This starts in the closest circles, in families, and extends to social groups and institutions such as kindergartens and schools, universities and communities of interest throughout the population and does not stop at national borders. This issue is also being taken up in politics and international understanding and peace talks with a view to a future in which the next generation can still live well will be established. Natural resources will be used responsibly. New ideas will emerge on how to take appropriate account of nature. And how to use them well for humanity without exploiting them. There will be a shared vision for the future based on values and human rights.

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The future would have changed a great deal, with people of all nationalities, political persuasions, genders and skin colors finally realizing that the planet has been influenced by mankind and that we have all escaped certain death because of our selfishness and our refusal to listen to the climatologists. Thanks to everyone's efforts, the values of tolerance, generosity and sharing are part of our daily lives. Solidarity is back, and its values are once again rooted in us.
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We live in harmony with nature, food is produced regionally, in good quality and with respect for plants and animals. Spending time together is valuable, but we also respect boundaries and individualism. Long-distance travel is not very important; we appreciate the beauty of our immediate surroundings. It doesn't matter how much someone has, only whether they are happy and make a contribution to society.
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