A hopeful New Year’s letter to friends and family sent in December 2043

Bart Édes
5 min readDec 16, 2023
Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash

Dear Friends and Family,

As we bid farewell to the remarkable year of 2043 and eagerly await the start of a new year, I hereby extend my heartfelt New Year’s greetings to each and every one of you. The past years have been a whirlwind of innovation, progress, and profound changes, and as we stand on the brink of a new era, I find myself filled with excitement about the extraordinary possibilities that lie ahead.

Looking back over recent years, the eradication of extreme poverty stands as a crowning achievement of humanity’s collective efforts. Through innovative social policies, equitable distribution of resources, and advancements in education and technology, societies around the world have successfully uplifted the most vulnerable members.

A global commitment to economic justice and sustainable development have created opportunities for marginalized communities to access education, healthcare, and vocational training. The eradication of extreme poverty is not merely a statistical triumph but a testament to the compassion and empathy that now underpin the values of our interconnected global community.

Through open dialogue, cultural exchange, and a commitment to understanding, nations have dismantled barriers that once divided people. Inclusive…

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Bart Édes
Bart Édes

Written by Bart Édes

Author of Learning from Tomorrow: Using Strategic Foresight to Prepare for the Next Big Disruption