Imagine it’s 100 years in the future

[Lorelielee]

you are studying history and UK history is the topic. So wiz through medieval, dark ages, Tudor, reformation, civil war, enlightenment, empire etc

with the benefit of reflection and critical thinking, how do you think historians will write about this era I suppose the last 40 years. Will it be defined as the pathetic final last gasp of a British empire? By that I mean break up of the commonwealth and any power we have internationally and rhetoric about it. Will we be a small lonely country? Will this be a blip and things will be better then? Or are we on a slow decline that can’t be stopped. Will historians be able to pull any positives from this time period. Who will stand out as the villains? What will be our defining historical moments culturally, politically etc?

I guess what I’m asking is what do you think our legacy will be?

I wonder will we look back at going through drive through take aways as particularly bad.

Zoos will probably be viewed as really cruel.

I think it will depend on the zoo. Some animals will only be found in zoos, and none left in the wild.

Future predictions

The shift in balance of power and economic strength from a US dominated last 100 years to a more powerful and influential China and whether this shift happens peacefully or not.

Also how citizens in the West adapt to no longer being relatively wealthier compared to citizens in the current developing countries.

The threats to and possible decline of democracy and rise of populism (Brexit, Trump, Johnson)

Greater social inequality globally.

Challenges of migration as people in poorer countries such as in Africa want to move to wealthier countries such as in Europe. Falling birth rates in the west versus high birth rates in Africa.

Larger numbers of older retirees being supported by fewer people of working age.