answer:I think that we will return to a more realistic way of life in which the antiques of our ancestors will serve us best. Unfortunately, our need to make everything temporary and disposable in order to maintain corporate order, will ultimately prevent us from having these useful items. I also think that we will realize that the most important thing is human connection, but only after we loose all trace of it. Pretty glum, but I really think something is going to happen. I mean, things happen all the time- but something is going to happen that makes computer chips, front load washers, and frequent flyer miles irrelevant. The two party political system in the US will be changed. People are growing tired of the back and forth and somthing’s gotta give…If people get motivated to actually make it happen. it seems fewer people are willing to stand up for anything, Medicine will be needed less as people realize that it’s more about what you consume and how often you stretch your body or are physically active. However, as basic needs change, the idea of health and survival may change. Maybe I have been reading too many post-apocolyptic books…my predictions seem a bit glum. I was picturing The Road while tying this….