Picture this: you take your kids to a museum in 2045, and instead of dinosaurs and ancient artefacts, they're staring at remote controls, plastic packaging, and wheelchairs.

 

They ask, 'Did you really use these every day?'

 

In this episode Simon Kuestenmacher and Michael Yardney explore the technologies, jobs, and habits that will vanish from our lives - sooner than you might think.

 

We delve into the implications of these changes on daily life, the economy, and the environment, providing insights into what the future may hold for generations to come.

 

 

Takeaways 

 

·         In 20 years, people may question our reliance on cars.

·         The traditional 9-to-5 workweek is likely to disappear.

·         Family structures will become smaller and more diverse.

·         Aged care will need to adapt to an aging population.

·         Self-driving cars will become the norm, reducing the need for ownership.

·         Retail will shift towards online and automated services.

·         Healthcare will leverage technology for better diagnostics and care.

·         Education systems will need to adapt to new learning methods.

·         Political structures may evolve towards more algorithmic governance.

·         The internet will require users to be more media savvy.

 

Chapters 

 

01:44 - The Everyday Items Vanishing from Modern Life 

04:25 - How Technology Quietly Replaces Old Habits 

07:33 - The Disappearing Professions and What Comes Next 

12:06 - Cash, Keys and the End of Tangible Convenience 

17:58 - What Future Generations Will Never Experience 

 

 

About Simon Kuestenmacher

 

Simon Kuestenmacher  is co-founder and Director – The Demographics Group

 

Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers.  

 

He ranks as one of the world's Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can't get enough of the kind of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow Simon on <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size: 12.