The world in 25 years: a reflection on future conditions

¶ … pessimists believe that nothing will be the same in 25 years, there are others who believe that we are not in the darkest days but prepared well for the future. This essay will reflect the personal view of what the writer believes the situation of the world will be in 25 years. This work will answer questions such as what challenges will be faced and what changes will have occurred and the consequences of those changes. This reflection will be a visionary reflection and a personal essay on what the writer's life will be like in 25 years including what this writer may offer to their children and what the ecosystem and environmental factors will be like 25 years from now.

The world is at a precarious place in its history at this point in time however, while there are those who have a dark and gloomy outlook for the future it is the belief of this writer that the future is as of yet unknown and not yet determined and that the determination of what the future will be like in reality is yet to be seen and greatly dependent upon the goals and aspirations of those who will make a substantial difference in the potential and the ultimate outcome 25 years from now.

I. Technology

Technology is the source of blame for many of the world's ills however; in reality technology has brought about advances in science and medicine as well as in the speed of knowledge transfer and dissemination. The weather can be more closely monitored as well as mankind having the knowledge to monitor outer space. Such advances as these certainly are likely to assist mankind in prolonging the life of the individual and the human race at large. Technology has offered treatment for what were once incurable and hopeless diseases and illnesses.

II. Food Supply

Certainly the food supply factor will be a challenge in the future world with a growing population however, problems relating to the world's food supply are being addressed and in many venues. Sustainable growth is becoming very important to today's communities and this includes those who farm and grow agricultural products. More individuals are growing their own food to supplement the food that they purchase in supermarkets than in many decades. Furthermore, science is applying a great deal of time into research of production of sources of food. With a positive outlook and dedication to work hard at finding solutions there is little doubt that the strong will of mankind will be easily dissuaded from finding new solutions to food supply problems and will ultimately overcome these challenges.

III. Energy Supply

The present problem with securing a steady supply of clean and affordable energy sources is finally looking back toward the invention of Tesla who used the negative and positive poles of magnets to create perpetual motion and thereby production of a clean and affordable source of energy. Furthermore, with the race on for new clean and affordable energy solutions the ingenuity of mankind continually amazes this writer as new solutions and viable products are announced in today's marketplace.

IV. Daily Life in 25 Years

It is the belief of this writer that daily life in 25 years will be pretty much the same as it is today for adults in the world. This writer intends to have children and a family life and to keep abreast of technology and scientific advancements that occur over the next 25 years. Furthermore, sustainable living is an interest of this writer and therefore the writer will be committed to participating in such initiatives that serve to bring about more sustainable and healthier living.

The houses of the future are much more likely to be more practicable than are today's houses and are likely to have features that are if not unheard of in the present, are at least presently not viable features due to the constraints of the cost of such features. However, over the next 25 years, just as the computer and other technological advances have become affordable the new products of the future will also become more affordable as time goes on.

V. Ecosystem

The ecosystem 25 years from now will likely have undergone many changes and shifts however this indeed has always been the case on planet earth as is shown in archaeological history which reveals that dinosaurs once roamed the earth. In fact, change is the one thing that is sure in regards to the world's ecosystem as science has demonstrated that the earth has been experiencing ongoing changes since the dawning of time. Again, just as in the case of other factors that affect life on earth the state of the ecosystem will be largely determined by the commitment of mankind to practice damage control and to affect the least possible impact on the already shifting and changing world ecosystem.

VI. What Can Be Offered to the Children of the Future?

The biggest and most important offering that may be given to the children of the future is hope and the knowledge that mankind is not completely helpless and at the mercy of the natural world changes and shifts in the ecosystem. Mankind has survived across many millions of years and changes that occurred on the earth although it is true that many lives have been given so that others living today can better enjoy a healthier and longer life.