What was achieved from our 2020 efforts

When we stepped out of the phone booth in 2050 there were not immediate differences seen in general, but as we explored the sidewalks and streets we began to notice antennas mounted on mailboxes throughout the city and almost no overhead wires anywhere.The streets were relatively calm and as the four of us made our way to the local high school we noticed from afar all the solar panels on the roof and the parking lots that accompanied schools in 2020 were suspiciously smaller. There were only a few vehicles there, all looked to be parked over metallic plates which we later learned are wireless charging stations. Most strikingly none of the cars had steering wheels. They just sat there waiting to be summoned by the next rider(s). They were basically 4 wheeled ‘cabins’ that could accommodate 6 people in 3 rows of individual chairs.

So we entered the school. It was a modern looking building with lots of glass, and was relatively quiet. We were greeted by the school custodian, who identified as Rufus. Rufus looked human but was an android. Rufus explained that human custodians were very rare as most humans in the custodial services were now more needed in the aerospace sector learning how to or actively conducting satellite maintenance and spacecraft construction. The building was mostly empty but a few classrooms were occupied with small groups of students, some with teachers, others with what looked like hologram teachers. As we walked the hallway Rufus told us classes were smaller these days with only 15-20 learners per class. Some learners were at home using VR and hologram technology to participate in the lessons, as in-class or distance learning choice has become the norm. Teachers too were permitted to be in class or teaching from home using this technology. Thanks to PROJECT REFORMATION back in 2020 and the strategic financial and pedagogical changes they initiated with the government, Ontario was able to flourish under the COVID years and prosper incredibly. Globally, electricity and wifi is free and abundant. In 2020 there was much concern over 5G technology. 2050 wifi is now defined as on the cusp of achieving 10G speeds, which enables the fastest speed globally along with wireless charging capabilities; all completely free. Not only could wifi service one's connection to the internet but it can also charge the batteries in your device. Rufus pointed to what looked like a huge airplane in the sky and explained…” The skybarge in this sector receives solar power on its topside and emits wireless energy (electricity) in the form of wifi signal from the bottom along with internet connectivity. The result is eternal free electricity and internet service forever for every human being on the planet. There are more than 10,000 skybarges circling the globe in orbit servicing the entire planet 24/7. Wifi and electricity is emitted at ground level from mailboxes and/or emittal towers on every corner throughout communities, WORLD WIDE.

As we rounded the corner we came to a large mural on the wall that was indeed a rendering of ourselves back in 2020. At this point Rufus confessed to knowing who we are and due to the android programming, no acknowledgement was made. Rufus explained should a student or teacher see us though, we would immediately be recognized and likely be praised excitedly as apparently we became quite famous in this future time. We all turned to each other and high-fives were administered.