Disruptions on the Horizon
The concept of this image/write-up is based on three reports from Policy Horizons Canada: Social mobility in question, Basic needs at risk, and Disruptions on the horizon. “Policy Horizons Canada uses foresight to help the federal government build stronger policies and programs in the face of an uncertain future.”
Fewer people will have the finances to build and innovate. A post-secondary education won’t be a reliable way to better oneself. People moving up the socioeconomic ladder will become rare. Many will file for bankruptcy; they will sell their assets and exit the housing market. Tuition and housing costs will exclude all but the rich. Many will struggle to pay for groceries, rent, and bills. Water, food, energy, shelter, and employment will become out of reach for many. These things will cause an increase in mental health problems.
The healthcare system will decline because of an aging population, increased rates of degenerative disease, labour shortages, and limited funding. The system will be further strained due to antimicrobial resistance, biological threats, and augmented humans. (Why would augmented humans be a possible drain on healthcare in the future?) The healthcare system will deteriorate to the point of collapse.
The wealthy will use their platforms, firms, foundations, and investments to shape public policy, thus bypassing our democratic system. Billionaires will gain control over natural resources and strategic technologies. Governments and corporations will collect people’s biological data: fingerprints, iris scans, facial images, health information, and DNA.
It will be difficult to distinguish what is true or false because of generative AI tools. Algorithms designed for emotional engagement will cause a decline in factual content. This will cause many to distrust information. People will live in information bubbles because of personalized media, causing social fragmentation. The data used to train generative AI models will infringe on privacy and intellectual property rights. AI technology will put pressure on vital natural resources such as critical minerals. The price of these resources will skyrocket as they become scarce. Human labour will have less value due to AI. People will use AI assistants for many of their day-to-day tasks. Cyber attacks will disrupt everyday life. This will cause interruptions with the internet, electricity, transportation, water, and food supply systems.
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy will be difficult. On account of availability, reliability, and cost, many will face energy uncertainty. Extreme weather events such as fires, floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes will plunge the world into a perpetual state of emergency. Climate change will increase the frequency and severity of natural disasters. This will result in widespread destruction of infrastructure, property, and businesses. These disasters will increase insurance rates. Entire areas will no longer be serviced by the insurance industry. People will relocate due to worsening conditions. Nations will need to collaborate globally in the face of these common threats. Geoengineering technologies that are designed to reduce the Earth’s temperature, such as carbon removal and solar geoengineering (reflecting sunlight away from the Earth), will be widely deployed. (Why isn’t it a conspiracy theory when the government talks about these things?)
An ecosystem collapse will cause loss of biodiversity, which will impact all living things. Health and well-being will suffer. Malnutrition, disease, and other health problems will become more prevalent. This will lead to a reduced quality of life and increased mortality rates. Industries like farming and fishing will be devastated. Major economic instability and losses will ensue. People will face food insecurity due to unpredictable crop yields, disrupted trade, and agricultural monopolies. People will not be able to meet their basic needs. Many will blame AI, Big Tech, CEOs, social media, unions, and capitalism. These things will cause social conflicts and violence, making people susceptible to authoritarianism. Elected officials will pass legislation that will dismantle key democratic institutions, and democracy will decline worldwide.
Clashes will erupt on issues such as immigration, climate change, Indigenous rights, and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Innovation in human augmentation will cause division on what’s morally acceptable. Biodigital tampering with natural ecosystems (the Internet of Forests) will also divide society. People will feel increasingly isolated as divisions cause greater loneliness. The sense of shared identity and purpose, which formerly underpinned society, will dramatically erode. People will feel disconnected from their traditional culture, values, priorities, and goals. Ideological divisions and democratic erosion will cause domestic unrest and civil wars. Many will reject the systems they think have failed them. They will embrace radical ideas about restructuring the state, society, and the economy. Many will be willing to reject consumption to focus on activities that promote human flourishing, provided their basic needs are met (socialism). Democracies will break down globally as large economies default on their loans. Tensions between the world’s powers will escalate as they fight for natural resources and technological superiority. World War 3 is bound to break out.
Revelation 16:16 “And he gathered them to the place called in Hebrew Armageddon.”
Now, why do these things remind me of End Time Bible Prophecy—especially the part about human augmentation (666)?
Disruptions on the Horizon
The concept of this image/write-up is based on three reports from Policy Horizons Canada: Social mobility in question, Basic needs at risk, and Disruptions on the horizon. “Policy Horizons Canada uses foresight to help the federal government build stronger policies and programs in the face of an uncertain future.”
Fewer people will have the finances to build and innovate. A post-secondary education won’t be a reliable way to better oneself. People moving up the socioeconomic ladder will become rare. Many will file for bankruptcy; they will sell their assets and exit the housing market. Tuition and housing costs will exclude all but the rich. Many will struggle to pay for groceries, rent, and bills. Water, food, energy, shelter, and employment will become out of reach for many. These things will cause an increase in mental health problems.
The healthcare system will decline because of an aging population, increased rates of degenerative disease, labour shortages, and limited funding. The system will be further strained due to antimicrobial resistance, biological threats, and augmented humans. (Why would augmented humans be a possible drain on healthcare in the future?) The healthcare system will deteriorate to the point of collapse.
The wealthy will use their platforms, firms, foundations, and investments to shape public policy, thus bypassing our democratic system. Billionaires will gain control over natural resources and strategic technologies. Governments and corporations will collect people’s biological data: fingerprints, iris scans, facial images, health information, and DNA.
It will be difficult to distinguish what is true or false because of generative AI tools. Algorithms designed for emotional engagement will cause a decline in factual content. This will cause many to distrust information. People will live in information bubbles because of personalized media, causing social fragmentation. The data used to train generative AI models will infringe on privacy and intellectual property rights. AI technology will put pressure on vital natural resources such as critical minerals. The price of these resources will skyrocket as they become scarce. Human labour will have less value due to AI. People will use AI assistants for many of their day-to-day tasks. Cyber attacks will disrupt everyday life. This will cause interruptions with the internet, electricity, transportation, water, and food supply systems.
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy will be difficult. On account of availability, reliability, and cost, many will face energy uncertainty. Extreme weather events such as fires, floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes will plunge the world into a perpetual state of emergency. Climate change will increase the frequency and severity of natural disasters. This will result in widespread destruction of infrastructure, property, and businesses. These disasters will increase insurance rates. Entire areas will no longer be serviced by the insurance industry. People will relocate due to worsening conditions. Nations will need to collaborate globally in the face of these common threats. Geoengineering technologies that are designed to reduce the Earth’s temperature, such as carbon removal and solar geoengineering (reflecting sunlight away from the Earth), will be widely deployed. (Why isn’t it a conspiracy theory when the government talks about these things?)
An ecosystem collapse will cause loss of biodiversity, which will impact all living things. Health and well-being will suffer. Malnutrition, disease, and other health problems will become more prevalent. This will lead to a reduced quality of life and increased mortality rates. Industries like farming and fishing will be devastated. Major economic instability and losses will ensue. People will face food insecurity due to unpredictable crop yields, disrupted trade, and agricultural monopolies. People will not be able to meet their basic needs. Many will blame AI, Big Tech, CEOs, social media, unions, and capitalism. These things will cause social conflicts and violence, making people susceptible to authoritarianism. Elected officials will pass legislation that will dismantle key democratic institutions, and democracy will decline worldwide.
Clashes will erupt on issues such as immigration, climate change, Indigenous rights, and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Innovation in human augmentation will cause division on what’s morally acceptable. Biodigital tampering with natural ecosystems (the Internet of Forests) will also divide society. People will feel increasingly isolated as divisions cause greater loneliness. The sense of shared identity and purpose, which formerly underpinned society, will dramatically erode. People will feel disconnected from their traditional culture, values, priorities, and goals. Ideological divisions and democratic erosion will cause domestic unrest and civil wars. Many will reject the systems they think have failed them. They will embrace radical ideas about restructuring the state, society, and the economy. Many will be willing to reject consumption to focus on activities that promote human flourishing, provided their basic needs are met (socialism). Democracies will break down globally as large economies default on their loans. Tensions between the world’s powers will escalate as they fight for natural resources and technological superiority. World War 3 is bound to break out.
Revelation 16:16 “And he gathered them to the place called in Hebrew Armageddon.”
Now, why do these things remind me of End Time Bible Prophecy—especially the part about human augmentation (666)?