People aren’t just hesitant—they’re exhausted. They don’t want more devices, more data, more optimization. They want escape.

Okay, picture this: São Paulo, 2035. Sounds like the future, right? Yeah, well, it kind of is. But not the sleek, utopian one more like Blade Runner meets Cidade de Deus, with a dash of algorithmic oppression thrown in.

It's 2035, and the world ain't what it used to be. Let me tell you, it's been a wild ride. My name's Alex, and I'm living proof that a nation can nearly crack in half, and somehow we worked it out again.

Okay, so today's Trend Hacker Future story? Yeah, it might give you some dark vibes. But hey, I'm an optimist at heart. As a society, I truly believe that we need those extremes to find our balance. If both ends of the spectrum are out there, we'll eventually level ourselves out. But it's worth exploring both, right?

"I don't care what you think. I am depressed, and so are many in 2035 Japan." Hana

Today's future reflection (audio) and future story, which you can find at substack or LinkedIn, are all about humans' search for belonging, affection, and emotions and how this search merges with the progressive technological future.. artificial skin, robots, and a new understanding of ethics.

Imagine stepping outside of yourself, leaving behind the familiar confines of your thoughts, emotions, and biases. It's like shedding old skin, revealing a fresh perspective, a beginner's mind capable of seeing the world anew.

In 2035 Seoul, Jinwoo struggles with a society dominated by AI and "synthetic sympathy," where human connection is replaced by algorithms and surveillance. He must navigate this dystopian reality while battling against the suffocating pressure to conform and seeking ways to retain his humanity and agency.