Iseult Gillespie: What Earth in 2125 could look like

What Earth in 2125 could look like

Faced with the realities of current crises, it’s easy to assume our world is headed in a bleak direction. But there’s good reason to be hopeful— with developments in science and technology, a positive future is more viable than ever before. So, what if the future was awesome? Iseult Gillespie explores what three cities could look like in 100 years if we harness the tools we have at our disposal. [Directed by Devin Clark, Augenblick Studios, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by Tom Kaericher].

A hopeful vision for the future shows cities like Los Angeles, Lagos, and São Paulo transformed by sustainability and technology. Los Angeles converts parking lots into urban farms and offers free green transportation powered by community skills. Lagos restores wetlands to protect against flooding and generates clean electricity from water turbines, while São Paulo turns old auto factories into solar-powered homes and uses mushrooms to heal toxic land. Around the world, communities are proving that an optimistic, harmonious future is possible with the tools already available.