Where Will You Be in 2060: A Speculative Journey

As we look ahead to 2060, the question of where we or our loved ones will be becomes increasingly speculative. Some view this future with a forward-looking optimism, while others anticipate a more uncertain journey. Here, we explore different perspectives on where we might find ourselves in the year 2060.

Still as Part of Our World?

Some people are confident that they will still be a part of our world in 2060, though the specifics of their life in that future are unknown. One such perspective:

If the world is still here, I will be 106. I don’t want to be 106; I’d wish to reach 90 and hope that the world is still here. Perhaps I’ll be six feet under, having wrapped my ashes in the roots of an apple tree. The Pyrenees might just offer a poetic setting, if I win the big lottery.

Predetermined Departure

Others anticipate a more immediate departure, influenced by unfortunate circumstances or the will of fate. These perspectives vary widely:

If the world is still here in 2060, I hope to have my grandchildren in a small house in the countryside, with a garden to nurture. I’ll be finishing my last bucket list items, traveling, and meeting new people. I aim to live my life to the fullest.

But another outlook suggests a less rosy scenario, where the future may be shaped by harm or manipulation:

Twenty sixty is a distant horizon. There's a possibility that false information might lead to an early and untimely end. I will be killed soon, based on the facts provided, designed to hurt, harm, and cause pain to me and others.

Natural Simply-Willed Departure

Then there are those who find comfort in the idea of a natural expiry. For these individuals, mortality is a part of life, and they are content with the traditional lifespan:

“With God’s blessing, I’m most probably dead. I have no desire to live forever. I’m quite content to live out a normal lifespan.” “My desire to live beyond the current limits is limited to seeing those who have done me wrong dead first.” “I have no one else to care for, so I’m willing to go until God thinks my usefulness is over.”

These perspectives reflect a spectrum of human experience, from optimistic hopes to more cynical realizations. Each individual, whether living or facing an uncertain future, has a unique story to tell about where they see themselves in 2060 and beyond.

Regardless of our current age or future plans, the journey ahead is a mix of expectations, uncertainties, and ultimately, our wish for a life filled with meaningful experiences and moments of joy.