[A Sip of Books] The World 30 Years Later Predicted by a Futurist

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This is a future report on the world beyond 30 years, predicted by global trend analyst Hamish McRae. Based on statistics and data from professional research institutions such as the UN, Pew Research, Goldman Sachs, and HSBC, it analyzes the past and present of five areas: population, resources and environment, trade and finance, technology, and government and governance of various countries.

The challenge the United States must address over the next 30 years is to manage these tensions well and find ways to harness their boundless energy and momentum in ways that benefit everyone. Just as the U.S. has overcome and resolved numerous problems so far, it will be able to handle this sufficiently. Those who witnessed the increased chaos during former President Trump's tenure and the storming of the Capitol by his supporters would be eager to emphasize that America is seriously divided. However, such division has persisted since the founding of the United States. It has continued since the Civil War and has only recently become more pronounced. The first step in dealing with division is to acknowledge its existence. - From "Chapter 1. The World We Live In Now: 'The New Continent Still Dominating the Future, America'"

Regarding demographics, it is easier to cope with population growth than with population decline. However, as seen in parts of Western and Eastern Europe, most developed countries face the problem of population decline. Politically, it is impossible for the governments of those regions or countries to do nothing and remain passive. Yet, formulating policies that effectively address the negative consequences of population decline is quite complex and difficult. The core issue is to increase job opportunities for young people and help them find better jobs?that is, to manage local talent retention well and utilize them effectively. But this is not as easy as it sounds. There are few examples of developed countries overcoming population decline in this way. - From "Chapter 2. Demographics - Aging and Young Nations: 'How Population Declining and Growing Countries Coexist'"

From 2005 to 2020, everything changed over 15 years. It can be summarized into four main points. First, governments around the world realized that economic arguments addressing climate change are spreading and gaining broad support. The attitudes of consumers and investors have also changed significantly. More people are seeking products that do not harm the environment, and companies are making more active efforts to protect the environment. Thanks to dazzling technological advances, companies are generating substantial profits by responding to new demands from governments and consumers. Moreover, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated this trend of change. - From "Chapter 3. Resources and Environment - Decarbonization of the Global Economy: 'How to Make People Care About Climate Change'"

Future of Hegemony 2050 | Written by Hamish McRae | Translated by Jeong Yunmi | Seogyeong B&B | 520 pages | 22,000 KRW

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