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Author: Future Agenda | https://www.futureagenda.org
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Technology is challenging the white-collar worker and automating both middle and high-end jobs. The future will see fewer accountants, lawyers and doctors and a hollowing out of the previously ‘safe’ professions.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/hollowing-out-the-professions/
Reconciling the need for companies to act sustainably and in accordance with principles of international human rights with the local practices will require compromise to develop workable context and industry-specific guidelines.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/making-compromises/
Is the purpose of the corporation just about pursuing profits, or does it have a broader responsibility to produce socially beneficial outcomes and be a part of society rather than apart from it?
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/being-part-of-society-2/
The demographic changes underway are fundamentally altering virtually all aspects of life as we know it. Workforces are becoming older and more age diversified than ever in history.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/age-diversi%ef%ac%81ed-workforces/
On a global scale, life expectancies in developed regions are continuing to rise in the 21st century and, although most people assume that there are biological limits on life span, so far there is little evidence that we are approaching them.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/lifespan-limits-2/
Changes in population and cuisine have led to a tremendous rise in the demand for animal-source protein. The competition between livestock and humans for grains and other high quality plant foods is a major challenge.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/increasing-competition-for-grains/
For some, faith provides emotional security during times of hardship but feel uncomfortable in the pubic expression of religion and its integration in society. Others see that faith establishes moral standards in the community.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/personal-faith-public-expression/
Increasing migration and second-generation disillusionment creates a sense of nostalgia for traditional values. Formal religion, and variants, provide belief systems which are stronger than national identity.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/5651/
History suggests the focus of human faith has shifted from organized religion to nation states to corporations. Looking ahead some will put their faith in networks while others will return to traditional religion for spiritual guidance
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/the-focus-of-faith/
Religions increasingly extend their networks via technology platforms connecting directly to believers – adding to the diversity of beliefs: Individuals choose their faith irrespective of culture or family tradition.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/streaming-faith/
Young women are increasingly empowered and know their rights. Conversely some young men are confused by their sisters’ growing confidence and look to tradition to support the status quo.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/faith-in-the-future/
Seamless, integrated and shared last-mile delivery will replace inefficient competition and duplication of goods distribution: Efficiency in moving things will be as important as efficiency in moving people.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/simplified-last-mile-delivery/
