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Social Innovation in Global Network

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2040

Future scenario

Maximize personal growth through unexpected encounters designed by AI

As AI gets to know us better, it not only provides the recommendations that we expect, but also “accidental” encounters that enrich our lives. Developments in high-speed movement and virtual world technology allow us to experience extraordinary events and activities in our daily lives. AI offers lifestyle and behavioral options that we could not possibly have imagined, inspiring us to expand our horizons, live a richer, more varied life, and grow as human beings.

Until now
Optimized, daily routine allowing linear growth
In the future
Amoeba-like, discontinuous, multifaceted growth

Technological and societal challenges

  • The world will need to develop and diffuse improved high-speed movement and virtual world technology. Legal provisions regarding the control of potentially dangerous areas and the prevention of environmental destruction will be required. Additionally, we will need to “teach” AI to understand the feelings of human beings.

Expected role of universities

  • Universities will offer a setting where older generations can continue to learn. These institutions will not only be hubs of learning for students specializing in the humanities, social sciences, and science and technology, but will offer a wide range of learning options that expose all generations to multifaceted growth.