The Next Fifty Years

	The Next Fifty Years

Overview

	This class considers the changes that may occur in America during the next fifty years. The business environment is divided into four areas: Political, Economic, Social and Technology.
	The Political sector includes the world order, war and terrorism,
	The Economic sector deals with the growth and decline of various economies, debt structure, trade balances, and resource availability.
	The Social sector deals with world population shifts, demographics, family structure, relationships among ethnic groups, conflicts among various age groups, and lifestyle changes.
	Technology focuses on innovations in communication, health care, housing, automobiles, and energy supply.
	The class will also discuss how to prepare for the future.

Classes

Class 1 - Forecasting and Past Predictions - Overview of the art and science of forecasting. Some interesting predictions. End-of-the-world scenarios. Class survey of developments likely to affect them.

Class 2 - Social, Political, and Economic - Forecasts of trends in the social, political, and economic areas

Class 3 - Science and Technical and Implications - Forecasts of scientific innovations, Texas in 2060, and survival tips for seniors

Class Handouts

Class Survey

Preface to The Traitor

"The Next American Revolution"

Finding Trends - Check in you newspaper for reports about future trends, forecasts, innovations, and projections. Consider how they may impact your life. Some examples I collected.

"A Letter to My Granddaughter Sharlyn"

Resources

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