Through My Eyes: A Vision of America’s Future (2024–2074)
In 2024, I stand at the threshold of an era, a self-proclaimed digital pioneer looking back at the footprints left behind and the path unfolding ahead. I’m Anker Kafory, a lifelong devotee to the synergy of technology and art, a philosopher at heart, and a witness to the ever-evolving American landscape. This is my personal narrative as I imagine it over the second half of my life, a creation of memories and musings woven through the decades that shaped not only a nation but my very essence. Join me on this reflective journey from 2024 to 2074, as I traverse the ebbs and flows of technology, culture, and personal growth in an America that is continuously redefining itself.
As I gaze into the future, I imagine myself reflecting on the past five decades, witnessing America’s transformation through the kaleidoscopic lens of technology, art, and philosophy. It’s 2074, and I, Anker Kafory, now in my nineties, look back at a life intertwined with the digital and real world.
The 2020s were a whirlwind. The explosion of AI and VR technologies reshaped daily life. I saw virtual worlds become second homes for many, including myself. These realms were not just for gaming but also for social interactions and even mental wellness and work. As a lifestyle technologist and digital artist, I cobbled together the best life I could, I…