Predictions for 2042 | Future timeline

Read 8 predictions for 2042, a year that will see the world transform in big and small ways; this includes disruptions throughout our culture, technology, science, health and business sectors. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A futurist consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

Fast forecasts for 2042

Phone numbers become extinct, replaced by various text and voice messaging services. 1
Bangkok is now surrounded by massive flood walls 1
World population forecasted to reach 9,278,694,000 1
World sales of electric vehicles reaches 21,086,667 1

Country forecasts for 2042

Read forecasts about 2042 specific to a range of countries, including:

United States in 2042

United Kingdom in 2042

Australia in 2042

Philippines in 2042

South Africa in 2042

Germany in 2042

Technology forecasts for 2042

Technology related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:

Consumer IoT vulnerabilities: When interconnectivity means shared risks.

Co-creative platforms: The next step in creative freedom.

Male fertility startups: Tackling the growing issues in male fertility.

3D-printed bone implants: Metallic bones that integrate into the body.

Dreamvertising: When ads come to haunt our dreams.

Business news for 2042

Business related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:

What will replace traditional capitalism: Future of the economy P8

Consumer IoT vulnerabilities: When interconnectivity means shared risks.

Co-creative platforms: The next step in creative freedom.

Hypnotherapy: Hypnosis is becoming a vital part of the hospitality industry .

Male fertility startups: Tackling the growing issues in male fertility.

Social media therapy: Is this the best way to get mental health advice?.

Culture forecasts for 2042

Culture related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:

Social media therapy: Is this the best way to get mental health advice?.

Dreamvertising: When ads come to haunt our dreams.

Upcycled beauty: From waste to beauty products.

China robotics: Future of Chinese workforce.

Birthrate funding: Throwing money at the problem of declining birthrates.

Science forecasts for 2042

Science related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:

Climate change and food scarcity in the 2040s: Future of Food P1

Male fertility startups: Tackling the growing issues in male fertility.

Magic mushroom treatment: A rival to antidepressants.

3D-printed bone implants: Metallic bones that integrate into the body.

Dreamvertising: When ads come to haunt our dreams.

Neurorights campaigns: Calls for neuro-privacy.

Health forecasts for 2042

Hypnotherapy: Hypnosis is becoming a vital part of the hospitality industry .

Male fertility startups: Tackling the growing issues in male fertility.

Magic mushroom treatment: A rival to antidepressants.

Social media therapy: Is this the best way to get mental health advice?.

3D-printed bone implants: Metallic bones that integrate into the body.

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