Predictions for 2042 | Future timeline
Read 8 predictions for 2042, a year that will see the world transform in big and small ways; this includes disruptions throughout our culture, technology, science, health and business sectors. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.
Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.
Fast forecasts for 2042
- Voice-controlled, 3D food printers are now a commonplace kitchen appliance that offers owners an endless food menu of restaurant-like meal experiences at the home. This appliance will reduce cooking time and (potentially) restaurant visits. (Likelihood 60%)1
- Phone numbers become extinct, replaced by various text and voice messaging services. 1
- Bangkok is now surrounded by massive flood walls 1
Country forecasts for 2042
Read forecasts about 2042 specific to a range of countries, including:
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Technology forecasts for 2042
Technology related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:
Culture forecasts for 2042
Culture related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:
- List of future legal precedents tomorrow's courts will judge: Future of law P5
- Mind-reading devices to end wrongful convictions: Future of law P2
- Future of growing old: Future of Human Population P5
- Future of death: Future of human population P7
- South America; Continent of revolution: Geopolitics of Climate Change
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Science forecasts for 2042
Science related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:
