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 futurist consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends.

Fast forecasts for 2042

Phone numbers become extinct, replaced by various text and voice messaging services. 1
Bangkok is now surrounded by massive flood walls 1
World population forecasted to reach 9,278,694,000 1
World sales of electric vehicles reaches 21,086,667 1

Country forecasts for 2042

Read forecasts about 2042 specific to a range of countries, including:

United States in 2042

United Kingdom in 2042

Australia in 2042

Philippines in 2042

South Africa in 2042

Germany in 2042

Technology forecasts for 2042

Technology related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:

AI-enabled video games: Can AI become the next game designer?.

Modular, reconfigurable robots: Self-assembling robotic systems.

Green New Deal: Policies to prevent climate catastrophes.

Space cuisine: Meals that are out of this world.

Autonomous underwater vehicles: The hidden depth and potential of this technology.

Business news for 2042

Business related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:

What will replace traditional capitalism: Future of the economy P8

Modular, reconfigurable robots: Self-assembling robotic systems.

News literacy in education: The fight against fake news should start young.

Kelp farming for climate: Consuming seaweed to solve environmental problems.

Blockbuster virtual reality: Are moviegoers about to become the main characters?.

Wearable air conditioners: The portable heat manager.

Culture forecasts for 2042

Culture related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:

AI-enabled video games: Can AI become the next game designer?.

News literacy in education: The fight against fake news should start young.

Social media censorship: Stifling protected and unpopular speech.

Reinvesting in basic science: Putting the focus back on discovery .

Politically censored Internet: Are Internet shutdowns becoming the new digital Dark Age?.

Science forecasts for 2042

Science related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:

Climate change and food scarcity in the 2040s: Future of Food P1

Space cuisine: Meals that are out of this world.

Autonomous underwater vehicles: The hidden depth and potential of this technology.

Microplastics: Plastic that never disappears.

Kelp farming for climate: Consuming seaweed to solve environmental problems.

Reinvesting in basic science: Putting the focus back on discovery .

Health forecasts for 2042

Green New Deal: Policies to prevent climate catastrophes.

Space cuisine: Meals that are out of this world.

Microplastics: Plastic that never disappears.

Healthcare chatbots: Automating patient management.

Male birth control: Non-hormonal contraceptive pills for men.

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