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1. Too Much Information Everywhere

  • We see so much news, videos, and posts every day it’s hard to know what’s true
  • Social media and online ads often show us what they want not what’s real
  • To survive today we must learn to think clearly and ask good questions

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2. Robots and AI Taking Over Jobs

  • Computers and machines are doing more work than ever
  • Many jobs might disappear especially ones that repeat the same tasks
  • Creative thinking emotions and teamwork will matter more in the future

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60 reads

3. Big Data Knows You Well

  • Apps and websites collect data about what we like buy and do
  • Sometimes technology can predict what we want better than we can
  • Learning about privacy and how tech works is really important now

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4. Countries or the Whole World

  • Big problems like global warming and viruses affect everyone not just one country
  • When countries only care about themselves it makes these problems worse
  • We all live on the same planet working together is the only way to solve big issues

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5. What About Religion Today

  • Old religious stories often don’t match with modern science
  • Many people today look for meaning in personal growth or helping others
  • What matters is not believing blindly but living with kindness and honesty

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6. Lies Spread Faster Than Truth

  • Fake news spreads quickly especially online because it makes people emotional
  • Social media earns money by keeping people hooked even with wrong information
  • We need to stop think and check facts before believing or sharing

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7. Is Democracy in Danger

  • Freedom and human rights are not guaranteed they can be lost
  • Some governments use tech to spy on and control their people
  • It’s up to us to stand up for fairness freedom and honesty in society

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8. Schools Must Teach Differently

  • Knowing facts isn’t enough we need to learn how to keep learning
  • Jobs will keep changing so learning new skills throughout life is a must
  • Being creative calm and open minded will help us face the future

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9. What’s the Meaning of Life Now

  • Technology can’t answer life’s big questions like Why am I here
  • Many people try to find meaning in family friends work or helping others
  • The best meaning often comes from love kindness and making a difference

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10. Our Choices Shape the Future

  • We have the power to make the future good or bad depending on what we choose now
  • Working together as one human family is the only way forward
  • What we do today will decide how life will be for future generations

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