Thanks to endless technological advances, our world is changing very quickly. Today it is already difficult to meet people who use wired telephones, floppy disks or video tapes. But there are many other things that will soon go out of style or disappear altogether. Below you will find a list of things that are familiar to you, professions and events that the future generation will hardly be able to use. This list may surprise you because it contains some of your favorite things.
1. Chocolate
This news may shock you, but you have to face it. The day is approaching when you will most likely have to say goodbye to your favorite chocolate bars. Cocoa production is declining at such a rapid pace that we will not have to wait long for chocolate to disappear completely. According to analysts, the ever-widening gap between supply and demand for chocolate will continue to widen in the future. Perhaps it is worth looking for a replacement for your favorite treat now.
2. Gold
This news may sound bad to many people. Experts say that less and less yellow metal remains in the bowels of the Earth, which is why gold prospectors are increasingly left without mining. In this regard, investments in gold also began to fall, and in the coming years they will decline by 15-20%. Obviously, many people have lost interest in this precious metal. And what about you?
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3. Money
Paper money and even credit and debit cards, for that matter, can soon become meaningless. Until 50 years ago, no one thought that paper money could be replaced with plastic cards. Likewise, other transaction methods may appear in the next 50 years. It is possible that fingerprints and a smartphone will be enough to buy the necessary things. Then the question arises: will we use wallets, or will they disappear along with the money?
4. Signatures
The need for signatures is also expected to disappear very soon. They will be replaced by the latest advances in technology such as retinal scans, fingerprints and voice recognition. It is unlikely that anyone will be able to fake your fingerprints or retinal scan. So your secrets will remain completely safe.
5. Remote controls
How many remotes are in your home right now? Many people are actually addicted to these little plastic rectangles. Moreover, they are often lost and we have to search for them. However, it is quite possible that very soon you will not have a need for remote controls. To switch channels, voice commands and requests will be enough. An example of this would be Amazon Echo, which uses voice commands.
6. Plugs
It may sound like a dream, but when cars without drivers appear, it will become a reality. Such cars will be controlled automatically, which means they will not be able to make any mistakes. Thus, safe driving will lead to the disappearance of congestion on all roads. These robotic vehicles are not expected to even require mirrors. Some of the leading car companies have already started producing these mirrorless cars.
7. Fast food workers
Taking orders, preparing food and serving guests - very soon robots will replace humans in all these jobs. You can use touch screens to select dishes in the menu, and robots will cook the food itself. Food delivery won't be a big problem either.
8. Surgeons
Qualified medical professionals will soon have to look for other jobs. Thanks to robotic technology and artificial intelligence, robots can perform all basic operations. Will it help you feel more confident in case of illness, or are you skeptical?
9. Diabetes
A disease like diabetes may disappear very soon in the future. Scientists are already looking for an analogue of sugar with the same taste and appearance, but without harmful effects on the human body. In addition, people who already have diabetes will be able to implant healthy Langerhans cells in their pancreas to get rid of the disease.
10. Confidentiality
Wherever you are and wherever you go, with the spread of the Internet, you will always remain “under surveillance”. In the near future, your internet surfing interests and shopping patterns will be automatically saved, and it won't matter if you're online or offline. Thus, the very concept of privacy will soon disappear. Are you ready for this?
11. Locks and keys
In the next 20-30 years, locks and keys will become clichés. You may have to take your children and grandchildren to the museum to see these ancient objects. But how can you secure your belongings? Soon, regular keys will be replaced by cards. In addition, some car companies already have cars with push-button ignition systems.
12. Chargers
Chargers may soon become unnecessary. In the wireless world of Bluetooth, NFC and Wi-Fi, you will be able to charge your gadgets without any cords. So far, there is no such possibility, but there is a possibility that remote charging will very soon become a reality.
All the things that surround us make the life of a modern person more comfortable. But it is quite possible that as soon as they disappear, you will immediately realize that you can do without them, and even wonder why you used them before. And what is most surprising, to see these radical changes, we will have to wait quite a bit - some tens of years.
Anna Pismenna