My 25 Predictions for the next 25 years: From 2025 to 2050 (Part III)

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Even more speculations on what  life will be like in the future.


To close out 2025, I'm going to finish up on my 25 predictions on things I think will happen by 2050. You can read part I here and part II here. So let's get to it.

21. Cable TV will be practically extinct.

When I was a kid, my parents would pay for TV subscriptions and I would watch channels like Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon on weekends. That era has been nearing its end over the last few years, as streaming giants like Netflix, Disney+ and HBOMax have taken over the entertainment space. By 2050, people will probably be talking about cable TV the same way we talk about flip phones. RIP Saturday morning cartoons.

22. More high school graduates will choose vocational-based alternatives to university.

I saw a YouTube video which highlighted how more young Americans are choosing to specialise in 'trades' as opposed to going to university. As we approach 2050, I expect this trend to increase globally. More young people may opt for courses in vocational institutions that offer courses such as hospitality or carpentry rather than take traditional 3-4 year university courses. We may see a boom in blue-collar workers as a result.

23. Virtual Reality technology will be used regularly to teach kids in school.

Virtual Reality (VR) is common nowadays, but it's still far from being as ubiquitous as, say, smartphones or laptops. But by 2050, that could very well change. VR may be used as an educational tool to teach kids. Why give a PowerPoint on Egypt when you can just have a simulation of what it actually looks like? Kids may be asked to bring or may be provided with headsets in certain schools, the same way many kids use devices such as laptops nowadays.

24. Many countries will begin to offer benefits for families to boost population growth.

Many economically developed countries, particularly in Europe and South East Asia are struggling with falling birth rates and an ageing population. Countries such South Korea and Hungary have offered financial incentives for families to have more children. Poland has a zero-income tax law for families with more than 2 children, which is bonkers to think about. Hopefully we see birth rates pick up again as more countries offer pro-family benefits.

25. Sesame Street will still be in production.

This is a weird one to end off on, but hey, I liked Sesame Street as a kid, OK? Seeing Elmo or Cookie Monster still puts a smile on my face. Given that the show started the year my Dad was born and it's still going on to this day, the Sesame Street gang may still be making new episodes for my kids to watch in 25 years.

Anyway, that's about it from me. What do you think will happen in 2050? Let me know! Thanks for reading!

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