Life in the 21st Century

Wow, that’s one powerful photograph.

It makes one think: 100 years from now, who will have had the better life?

Presuming they’re Americans, the old lady lived through the Great Depression and numerous wars, and doubtlessly had to deal with many personal hardships and losses.

The baby will benefit from all manner of technology: IT, communications, and especially healthcare; he’ll likely live a longer and healthier life.

Exactly what he’s going to have to deal with in terms of everything else, however, is anyone’s guess.  Nuclear war? World fascism? The demise of U.S. democracy? Environmental devastation?

On a less dramatic basis, what about a loss of job opportunities as automation and AI replace human labor?

We can only wish him luck.