Head and tail
There are two ways that the intermediate future could unfold, and it is in inverse relation with the individual's free persistence. It could either be progressive, or regressive. That is, concisely, in the context of how an ongoing and/or impending transformation could alter the personal status quo. Progressive, on the assumption that change will not be challenged beyond the board room. Change that although subtle and gradual, will cause a dramatic increase in dependency on government and technology to the point of societal parasitism. Formation of one unified economic policies, that encompasses the rise and use of cryptocurrency, elimination of protective trade barrier, instigated restructuring of socio-economic strata, to be comprised of the elite and the lower class. Mandatory microchipping of every living individual. Force vaccination. A massive deployment of monitoring devices. One unified ID system. Consolidation of all religions into one new world religio...