Technological advancement, particularly since the advent of ai, has been driven by many interests in recent years, but humanity isn't one of them Society is experiencing a ‘humanity deficit’… a widening gap between prioritizing innovation and neglecting what it means to be human Unless we collectively recognize the risks that unchecked technology poses to humanity and human evolution. From cutting violence in half to turning the whole economy circular, a set of optimistic predictions drawn from global experts in the world economic forum's global future councils. When we are young, we dream about what we want to be when we grow up Even for those already building careers or firmly established in their field, ai is quietly changing the rules
The global conversation has focused mostly on productivity gains, competitive advantage and regulation 2025 has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of ai and a changing labour market. We must all work together to solve challenges around access and scalability The challenges these megatrends pose are immense, and so is our capacity for ingenuity and collaboration This is our moment to demonstrate the strength of our optimism so that we transform human health for generations to come. With an evolving technological landscape and shifting social norms and culture, generation divides appear to be growing