Mapping out a logical and sustainable long-term plan requires delving into some rather hefty philosophical questions like what brings real happiness. Dictators that govern under an agenda totally of their own creation have been no more successful than elected officials in coming up with real answers to our woes. Below are what I see as the "key" and most powerful directional shifts dictating our future and shaping our culture. These are followed by a few words on each. The central banks pouring money and credit into the financial system in an effort to keep the economy moving forward.
The growing number of social ills, sick, and dysfunctional people.
Political shifts and polarization are rapidly increasing. - Populism has been growing for several years when combined with surging inequality and discontent people rise-up in protest.
As technology and artificial intelligence advance those in power are moving forward using these tools to turn us into pawns.
Concern over climate change is on the rise. Sadly, few of those talking about it see cutting waste as a priority.
Poster Comment:
NONSENSE: If the past was the sole determinant of the future, we would still be cavemen.
We are weighed down by $270 trillion in Unpayable Debts. Running that up to $370 trillion won't work.
The whole thing most likely goes Boom between now and 2024.