The virus is here, and change is upon us. This transition is difficult for many of us. How do our beliefs influence our processing of this change? What will the future hold beyond the quarantines and illnesses? The world may look very different in the near future. Are you prepared?

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As we try to adjust to the new normal, we find ourselves trying to cope with and settle into this adjusted reality. There seems to be several different approaches to handling this, all of which are tied to our beliefs and worldview. Some of us follow the instructions of our local and federal officials to the letter, because there is faith in government and they will do what is best for us. Some don’t believe the hype and are continuing about their daily lives. Others are preparing for the apocalypse and the remainder fall somewhere in-between. We can debate for hours over the best way to proceed… But how man of us are thinking about the challenges that will follow?

The Future is NOW

Are you thinking beyond the quarantine? Hopefully by this point you are well stocked up on the supplies you will need for at least the next two months. But what comes next? How will your job be impacted? Will your industry be forever changed? What about the economy? Are we going through an economic shift? The possibility is growing stronger that we may be moving into a digital-based economy. Are you familiar with how this system of commerce will work? Furthermore, what changes are we going to see in our legislation, leadership, and liberties? Will we be giving up more freedoms in the name of public health?

What will the Future Look Like?

The world is not ending. Although it may feel like that for some, and we could make that argument (climate change, famine, Covid19, locust plagues, etc), this is not the end of life on the planet. But this change may signify the end of life as we know it. Economies are changing, the climate is changing, and so may our laws and regulations. Furthermore, we will continue to see the integration of AI and robotics in our lives. As robots are stepping up in our fight against the virus, we may see them further integrated in our lives in increasing numbers and speed as a convenient solution. Communications and telecommuting are increasing and we may see advancements and more acceptance of this tech. This could include how we vote, which may impact how we are identified in government systems. Some of these changes may seem like something right out of a science-fiction film as companies are currently working on ways to implant the human mind into machines and cyberspace. There are multiple implications to this brave new world, and we should begin to mentally prepare for what that may look like.