Future TRENDS
What is happening now that will impact our future?

Technology, Economic, and Environmental Trends for the future
Technology Trends: Technology changes at a rapid pace and has an impact on all aspects of life and economy. Computers, transportation and communication are included in this category
Graphene and metamaterials
Nanotechnology
Social networking
Privacy and security issues
Cloud computing
Social Media and Sports
Power and memory of computing is increasing rapidly
Improved artificial limbs
Internet of things
3D Printing
Drone technology
Hologram display
Electric Car and transportation
Communication

Economic Trends: Domestic and global financial advances and crises have an impact on everyone.
Globalization of economy
New energy technologies
Less oil, higher prices
Growth in e-commerce
Mobile wallet
Aging population in America
Lifestyle and diet related health problems



Environmental (Ecology) Trends: Pay attention to the natural world around us and understanding how Mother Nature impacts us and how we impact Mother Nature is critical.
Global warming and specific impacts*
Demand for clean water
Less fish, more demand
Species extinction
Drought and desertification
Sea level rise
Soil depletion and the future of farming
Increasing severity of storms
Depleting natural resources