Radical Futures: What Could 2040 Really Look Like?

About this episode

The episode explores radical predictions for life in 2040, focusing on design, technology, and cultural shifts.

What will life look like in 2040? In this special season finale, we fast-forward to the future and ask our guests to share their most radical—but entirely possible—predictions for what’s ahead.  From breakthroughs in design and technology to shifts in culture, climate, and the way we live, these ideas push the boundaries of what we think is possible. Some will inspire you. Some might shock you. All will make you see the future in a new way.  This season of Design Nerds Anonymous is presented by Mannington Commercial and Kimball International. Click here  for more info on this episode, plus to learn more about Design Nerds Anonymous and ThinkLab. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Topics covered

• future predictions
• design
• technology
• culture
• climate
• lifestyle

Keywords

• 2040
• future
• design
• technology
• predictions
• culture
• climate

Sponsors

Mannington Commercial, Kimball International

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