The Rise of the Distant Future

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The distant future is what we all want to know about, but it’s so far away that it can seem impossible to get an idea of what it will look like. There are many different theories about it, and some people think that in the distant future, humans will be able to live forever; others think that there will be a war for resources and we’ll all die out. Some people believe that in the distant future, humans will have evolved into something else entirely and there won't be any need for us anymore.
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But there's one thing that everyone agrees on: The world is changing and it's going to change a lot more in the coming years. In the distant future, it is difficult to imagine what our lives will look like because the rate of change is so rapid. But we can make some predictions based on where we are now.

Technology is changing so rapidly that in the next few years, life will be unrecognizable from how it was in the past--in terms of how we interact with others and how we get around, what information and entertainment resources are available to us, even how we think about our jobs and careers. It’s already happening. We are seeing these things rise daily.

The World as a Distant Future Society

The world as a distant future society is a frightening prospect to many people. But, it is not that different from the world that we live in today. There is one key difference though - humanity has more means of self-destruction than ever before. The next century will bring about the possibility of human extinction and the end of life on Earth, which makes this a future that deserves our attention.

Every new invention and advancement that is made creates a new future for us to live in. The way we live, act, and think will change as we move into this distant future - but what does it look like? We may never know the answer to this question.

How to Become a Proactive Member of the Distant Future

There are many ways how an individual can become a proactive participant in the distant Future. The first step to becoming one is by being mindful and aware. The world is changing so fast, and the future is going to be very different from what we are used to. If you want to make the most of your life and become proactive in this future, you need to be mindful and aware

When is the Distant Future and what might become of us?

Even though the idea of the distant future is a future that is by definition very far away, being a future period that is 5, 10, or 15 years into the future in the most conservative estimates, and sometimes as high as 30 years.

Regardless of how far away it is, we all need to think about it and prepare for it. How can we do that? By taking small steps to be pro-active members of the future. What does this mean? It means that we need to prepare ourselves for this future through self-improvement and creativity.

Although the distance in space may not be too great, the time difference makes it seem very remote. This future has been invoked to discuss everything from the projected death of our sun billions of years from now to upcoming advances in nanotechnology.

We can proactively become members of the distant future by starting small. For example, we should make sustainable food choices because climate change is already affecting what we can grow and what we can eat. And other ways have been to focus on renewable energy sources, like solar power and wind power as they are more sustainable than other sources.

The future is here today. Every day we feel the impacts of the technology that is slowly being put in our hands. It’s looking as though it will be more and more difficult to find a job in this world without a proper education in IT, engineering, or robotics.

As intelligent machines are getting smarter and more competent every day, it will be harder for us to compete with them. They don't require breaks, paychecks, or contracts. They’re never late or absent from work and they never take sick days.

Humans are not just competing against each other but they are also competing against robots that have taken over the workforce and have infiltrated our homes as assistants. The work-life balance has been thrown off balance by these new inventions that supposedly make human lives easier but most often than not take away our jobs.

We can only be ready

When we are thinking about our future, we usually think about the time when we retire or when our kids grow up and become independent. But what if we start thinking proactively of the distant future and its effects on humankind?

Imagine the changes in our world economy, environment, technology, politics, and even our finances that will happen in the next 10-30 years. It would be wise to start considering how these factors might affect us so that we can make informed decisions on how to live a happy life.

The only way to control the future is to proactively shape it. However, the future will be different from the past not just because of inevitable global changes but also because of rapid technological disruptions. We are now capable of changing our circumstances to a degree that was never before possible in history.

We are living in a world where machines and technology are becoming more intelligent than humans. Soon, how would these machines change our daily lives? Will we always be able to tell what is real and what is fake? How would these new realities affect our jobs, lifestyle, and relationships with each other and family? Maybe, the distant future has an answer.

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The prospects for the future is really quite scary and like you rightly said, in bettering our lives through innovations, we also create new means to end all life as it is.

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I am glad you agree. But we hope the good will outshine the bad at all times. Thanks for visiting.

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I always find so much inspiration in your posts @iskafan, you have a wonderfully balanced and mindful outlook ❤️

It was a pleasure to read through your thoughts on the distant future, thank you for sharing :)

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Awwwnnnn.... Now, she's making me blush 🥺🙈

Thanks so much for the compliment.. I appreciate you.

And thanks for reading. 💕

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I've been thinking about this SO MUCH these days... I was thinking about AI - and its impact on us - for good and bad... and thinking that we just continue to be in unprecedented times!!! It's scary - and thrilling - and intimidating - and mind-blowing! hehehe

but what will happen? that is really up to humanity as a whole. The powerful people will definitely have their say - and they will influence a lot.

But each individual really has the power to make a choice and be a part of the numbers on one side or the other for good!

I'm here from dreemport today! heheheh happy that you were assigned to me, Sweet Iska! ehehe

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I am glad you are here too, Mama, thanks for visiting and dropping your thoughts. I appreciate you, always.

And I agree, no matter how the world changes, we have the power to make good choices and see to it that humanity is preserved come what may.

Thanks again.

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Looking at a distant future that perhaps is racing towards us, right...and maybe soon will not appear as distant. It is incredible how our concept of time is changing too. What used to appear in the distant future, suddenly becomes today's news and we look around and realise that world is turning still and life is happening at an ever faster pace, tech is growing quickly, the hivemind is coming together to make so much progress in such a short amount of time. Soon our idea of what can be defined as distant will change completely !PIZZA !ALIVE

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Yes, Sam,the change we envisioned in the past is already here, and the ones we are looking forward to will be here soon. Hive is already making some of them a possible. All we can do is be prepared to embrace it. Thanks for visiting, Sam.

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