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My colleagues and fellow futurists Victoria Chaitoff Mark Bryan and Sam Jordan spent the afternoon before holiday break spinning out scenarios for July 4, 2044. They had some awesome insights. Enjoy!!
Holidays are good occasions to really think about the past in order to make conditions better for the future. Let’s celebrate #IndependenceDay with a quick look at what one preferred future, driven by heightened patriotism and the widespread integration of extended reality (XR) into everyday life, might look like: The year is 2044. Patriotism has fueled a renewed appreciation for American industry and agriculture. The advent of 6G networking, supported by widespread national backing, has revolutionized connectivity. The infrastructure now allows for high-speed computing to be conducted outside of personal devices, enabling seamless integration of XR into daily routines. This shift has brought about a new era of virtual farming, where the precise management of digital twins in agricultural operations improves efficiency and sustainability 🌾 XR platforms have also facilitated local engagement and collaboration, causing neighborhood-to-neighborhood interaction to flourish and fostering a stronger sense of unity. This has also extended to political engagement, with elected officials becoming more accessible to their constituents through virtual town halls and meetings. This increased access has strengthened the democratic process and fostered greater civic participation 🗳️ As communities come together, the role of national holidays becomes even more significant. New technologies offer immersive experiences that allow people to participate in virtual parades and ceremonies. An annual XR firework display invites citizens from all corners of the country to join in an experience that is synchronized in real-time – no more pets hiding under the bed! 🎆 These developments rekindle an interest in U.S. history: immersive, virtual reenactments and tours of national landmarks have boosted tourism, allowing people to experience the nation's heritage in unprecedented ways. Educational programs have integrated XR to make learning more engaging and impactful 📚 All of this is possible because back in 2024, developers built sentinel AIs to track the spread of misinformation and deepfakes. Social media platforms took decisive action to curtail the spread of false information, making necessary but challenging decisions. This commitment led to a cleaner digital landscape and, gradually, the restoration of public trust. 🇺🇸 Here's to a future where technology and patriotism drive us forward. From all of us at Future Today Institute, wishing you a visionary and happy Fourth of July! #Patriotism #XR #Future #America
Rick Warren
1w
Love these posts Amy! I think I missed getting into a field I knew nothing about until recently but absolutely love. Enjoy your perspective and your team’s perspective on what a possible future might look like in so many different areas. This patriotic/futurist post resonated especially well with me. Thank you. Happy Independence Day!
Peter Harten
6d
Great tie in to current steps that can be taken to achieve this future. I'm curious - other than identifying deep fakes and misinformation/disinformation - how can breakthroughs in AI like sentiment analysis and digital twins work to address the polarization in our politics?
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6dAmy Webb I’m not sure what the map in this post is supposed to represent but it is geographically off if it represents electricity/light pollution. The entire west coast is shifted south by at least 100 miles and the front range is shifted east by at least that much as well. I stopped looking at the rest of the map. Was this vetted or do we just accept what we are seeing and being told?