Year 2055

The World, Year 2055..

 

Firstly, I want to point out that I’m an optimist, who strongly believes that there is more good than evil in this world.  I want to believe that in the year 2055 the planet Earth will still be spinning, and people will still be standing for the moral good.  (I confess that I have been watching the series “Revelations” on T.V. mostly because of Richard (Bill Pullman--yum) but now I’m hoping that he and Sister Josepha will indeed SAVE us from the force of EVIL.)

 

In the year 2055 our cars will not be running on gas, but on electricity.  Electronic depot stations will replace gas stations.  You can bring in your vehicle for 1 minute “electronic charges” that will give you roughly 1,000 miles.  Not only will cars run differently but also they will look different.  They will be sleeker, longer and will be tireless.  We will be driving “hover vehicles”. 

 

Medical advances will be incredible.  Vaccines for cancer and other life threatening diseases are being introduced.  People will be living longer, but will be working longer hours and will be lazier than ever.  People will be turning to more virtual reality mechanical products for exercise.  Instead of jogging or talking a walk around the block, people will rely on their virtual reality glasses and take that walk around the block from their coach.  Yes, there still will be a weight problem, but there were also be advances in dietary products.  There will also be Doc In the Box Botox at every corner near every McDonalds. 

 

Virtual reality devices will play a major role in the entertainment department.  A family of four can enjoy 4 separate movies on the same couch by using their virtual reality movie glasses.  They can also enjoy music, and watch T.V., sporting events, and even play “online” poker, call a friend, and access the Internet via their virtual goggles.  People will find more entertainment in their home than ever before, but family time and actual communication with family members maybe more difficult. 

 

The work place will be a little different.  More companies will encourage employees to work at home, but computer or machine will replace many clerical positions.  There will be a heightened interest in public education, and more people will be going to college.

 

Food will be plentiful, but there will be a more consumption of “ready made” and “heat up” foods.  Organic foods will be more desired however, and there will be a heightened awareness of fruits and vegetables in our diets.  Consumption of meat and poultry will decline, but people will be dining out more frequently than dining at home.  Wendy’s will have served their 2 billionth bowl of chili.

 

World relations will have changed in 2055, but there is still unrest in the Middle East.  American troops finally have pulled out of the Middle East for more than 45 years.   Relations with world leaders have grown stronger and President Condie Rice, although in her late 90’s has strengthened relations with France, and the French have erected a new Lady of Liberty to replace the one that fell to decay 5 years previous.  Jenna Bush hopes to win the next election, but Chelsea Clinton’s son, Charlie has put his hat in the race as well.  King William and his wife, (my daughter) Elizabeth will welcome their 1st grandchild. (Okay, wishful thinking…) 

 

When one looks back to 2005, they will reminisce many things.  The rubber tire, the cell phone and the novelty of music CD’s.  But, they will still listen to Elvis and watch re run episodes of I Love Lucy, and wonder how in the world people lived that way, but at the same time, wish they could go back.