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What Should the Future Look Like?

I don't know. I don't know everything—that's why I'm asking. Should it be more peaceful? More fair? Should everyone have equal opportunities, no matter where they're from? That sounds right, but it feels a long way off. What about the world? I hear lots of talk of global warming, and I know it's true. Should the future be cleaner and more sustainable? Probably. But how do we get there? And then there's technology. It's moving fast—too fast, perhaps. Is the future supposed to consist of AI and machines, or is there a place we shouldn't go? I don't know. I think we need to be wondering. Dreaming. Because if we're not questioning what the future should look like, who gets to decide what it will become? I don't know.

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Juney’s Answer

Thought-provoking, Jack!

I believe no single human can have a complete, timeless answer to this, and therefore I think it's imperative we keep asking this question, and ask it of folks with very different perspectives -- which is exactly what you're doing!

For me personally, humanity's curiosity, diligence, resilience and diversity means we have the ability to achieve progress across a wide range of challenges. To enable as many people as possible to contribute with their unique skills & experiences, they need access -- to education, people, and means.

So to me, I believe the future should look more equal in access. Opportunities to be educated, network, and build the progress folks care most deeply to achieve.

What defines whether progress is good or bad? Well, I suppose after 'access', I'd probably say folks need humility and an open mind, inviting perspectives other than their own, to facilitate respectful, considerate discourse.. but, that seems to be tricky in this day and age, so while I do what I can to encourage this, I'm focusing on 'access' first, myself, ha!

Juney recommends the following next steps:

Keep asking this question, over time, and of many different folks ♡
If you're comfortable, summarise & publish the results over time!
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Ce’s Answer

Hi Jack, Your confusion really hits the heart of what the future is all about. The future isn't a place we wait to reach; it's a journey made up of our thoughts, questions, and choices right now. Think of the future like a tree with roots. Fairness isn't about giving everyone the same fruit, but about making sure every root, no matter where it starts, can reach what it needs to grow. This means breaking down unfair barriers and being open to helping others grow too. Most importantly, the future is like a classroom with no "final answer." As you mentioned, if we don't keep questioning, dreaming, and discussing, the future will be shaped by narrow interests, lazy habits, or silence.
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