People Share What They Don’t Think Will Exist in 25 Years

Looking To The Future

Looking into the future is nearly impossible. But there are some things that are inevitable. One of those things is the certainty that some of the things we are used to today will cease to exist.

Whether it’s a profession, an item, or a place, some things just aren’t meant to last. The reasons surrounding that vary, but one thing remains. In 25 years, these things will be nothing more than distant memories.

They Come And Go

Just like with cell phones, something bigger and better always comes along. Things we cherished once become mundane. Or newer, better versions get released that make the previous ones seem like child’s play.

But that doesn’t only go for mobile phones, televisions, laptops, tablets, and accessories. It also goes for places and professions. There comes a time when things are no longer useful.

Nothing Lasts Forever

Sad as it may be, many of us have seen this throughout our lifetimes. We just haven’t realized it. There was a time when the mobile company Blackberry was all the hype. But now those phones are nothing more than antiques.

And they are not the only ones that have fallen out of memory. There were many products, companies, and trends that have passed out of existence, and there are many more to come.

What’s Next?

So what’s next? What can we expect to lose in the next 25 years? Is it something that we cherish now? Is it something we rely on? Or is it simply something we enjoy?

Let’s look at the predictions made for our future and see what people expect to be gone or replaced within the next 25 years.

Professions

One of the things that make the top of the list is professions. With all the new inventions and discoveries that have been made lately, there are quite a few professions that are feeling the heat.

Does your profession fall into this category? Should you be making backup plans for your future? And why are these professions at risk?

Warehouse And Factory Workers

Two of the professions facing the brunt of recent inventions are warehouse workers and factory workers. People in these fields have slowly been facing layoffs, and it isn’t because there’s a lack of work.

It’s because machines can do the jobs much faster, and in the long term, they only cost a fraction of the price.

Drivers

Whether it’s Uber, a taxi, or any other ride-share, it’s a profession that doesn’t have a very promising future. Why do you think that is?

The answer is pretty simple. With the rate at which autonomous self-driving cars are improving, no one will need a driver to ferry them around. So before long, this profession will be a thing of the past.

Fast Food Servers

You might have picked up on this one while visiting your local Mcdonald’s. Over the last few years, certain fast-food restaurants have been implementing computerized ordering systems.

For the consumer, that’s a great innovation because it cuts the amount of time we spend in the queues. But for the servers, it isn’t as fantastic as it puts their jobs on the line.

Customer Service Representatives

Yet another profession that’s reaching the end of the line is that of the customer service representative. And it might not be for the reason you’d expect.

This industry is another that’s suffering the consequences of automation. Why speak to a person on the other end of the line when you can just chat with a bot or receive an automated response?

Cashiers

As you can see, many of these professions are taking a knock because of automation, and the role of a cashier is no different.

Why should a supermarket have rows upon rows of checkout counters and employees if people can scan their own products, pay with a card, and get checked by a security guard?

All Thanks To AI

But what made all of this automation possible? The invention of AI played a massive role in all of this. The robotic arms at the warehouse are controlled by an AI. Those friendly chatbots that answer all your questions are AIs.

And those systems that help with speedy checkouts at the supermarket were developed based on the ideas of AI.

Other Reasons

However, AI isn’t solely to blame for so many professions meeting their ends. An AI is just a tool used by an employer to lower their cost. It isn’t the root of all evil.

Plus, there are some professions whose ultimate demise has nothing to do with AI. Let’s look at a few of those and see why they will cease to exist.

Lumberjacks

The lumberjacks show one of the most tragic reasons for a profession dying out. It’s simply because nobody wants to do the job.

Hacking down trees while using powerful equipment comes with certain risks. And it’s because of those risks that people are refusing to apply for the positions. Thus, the industry is starving to death.

Mail Sorters

Mail sorters and postal workers, in general, are starting to feel the knock of the online revolution. The only packages being sent nowadays are our orders from Amazon and other online companies.

The days of the letter are long gone, with emails taking their place. And most online retailers have their own shipping. So the post office is starting to become nothing more than a ghost town.

Air Traffic Controllers

Another profession that’s starting to drown because of automation is the job of an air traffic controller. It’s a profession in which lives are at risk, and airports simply don’t want to have to deal with human error.

So they are slowly replacing their workers with machines, lowering the risk of errors. However, their computerized systems aren’t fully ready yet. So humans still need to keep an eye on that.

Travel Agents

The world-wide-web is the reason for this profession’s decline. Nobody wants to walk into an office to book a trip that’s filled with tours anymore.

We all know where to look to get cheap flights, and we all know what we want to see once we arrive. Plus, Uber drivers are still a thing. So there’s no need for us to get an agent to do the job for us.

Broadcasters

When was the last time you actually listened to your local radio station? Was it days ago? Maybe weeks? How about a few years?

With all the streaming services the internet has to offer, no one listens to broadcasters anymore. And since their existence is based on the number of listeners they have, their time is coming to an end.

What About Things?

But professions aren’t the only things that will disappear within the next 25 years. Products have been facing extinction for as long as they have been around, and that isn’t about to change.

We all remember something from our childhood that no longer exists, and that will be the case for generations to come. But do we know what those products are?

What’s Going On?

We can never be sure about what’s coming or what’s going. But with the recent pandemic that gripped the world, it’s easy to make assumptions.

Plus, there are some things that just don’t serve a purpose in this modern world anymore. Let’s have a look at what these things are and what we can expect to lose.

Public Service Touch Screens

Remember those screens we mentioned popping up at your local fast-food restaurants? Those will be going just as quickly as they came, thanks to the pandemic.

With so many unsanitized fingers touching them, they pose a massive risk in such cases. They harbor germs. And that’s a risk no society can afford to let slip.

Keys

Remember the days when you walked around, and your batch of keys would rattle in your pocket? Well, that will soon be a thing of the past.

As you may have noticed, many hotels have replaced keys with cards, and many homes are starting to do the same. Before long, keys will be circulated out completely, and that sound they used to make will go with them.

Debit And Credit Cards

The stack of cards in our wallets isn’t safe either. In a world that is constantly changing and upgrading, it comes as no surprise that cards will be a thing of the past.

But how will you shop without them? Well, the idea is an account that’s controlled by a microchip. Just scan the chip, and you’re good to go.

Smartphones

Just like with the bank cards, smartphones are about to become a thing of the past. If they can create a microchip that’s linked to your bank account, surely they can do the same with your phone.

Just link it to a chip, and you’re ready to catch up on everything you’ve missed out on.

Banks

Banks will also be closing their doors in the near future as there will be no need for them. The invention of online banking is nothing new, but it’s about to flourish.

Why would you want to wait in endless queues when you can just log into an app and have the entire banking system at your fingertips?

Cash

Cash is another thing that’s coming to a drastic end. In many countries, it’s already a thing. Places like Greece put a 10% tax on the use of cash, whereas Switzerland has outlawed its use completely.

In those countries, it seems to have worked pretty well, and it seems like many countries are planning on following in their footsteps.

Spectacles

Spectacles and contact lenses will be a thing of the past as well. Many people across the world have problems with their eyes, and many of us rely on eyewear to go on in our daily lives. So how can that be a thing of the past?

With the help of laser technology, glasses are now a thing of the past.

Queues At The Airport

The never-ending queues at the airport are also going to disappear thanks to automation. The system is very similar to the ones that can be used in supermarkets.

You can just scan your QR code, book in, and grab your ticket. Then we just have to book in our luggage and head to the departure gate. Awesome, don’t you think?

What About Places?

But these aren’t the only things that are expected to disappear in the near future. There are certain places that are expected to disappear within the next 25 years.

So you might want to soak up the sun and experience before they are gone for good. But where are they actually going? And will we see them again?

Majuli Island

Majuli Island in India is known for the massive river that flows through it. But over the last few years, that river has slowly started to disappear.

Now it is at the stage where it has lost nearly half of its water, and the rest is expected to disappear within the next 25 years. No one knows why it’s happening, but they do know that the wonder will be gone.

The Maldives

The Maldives is another place that is expected to disappear within the next 25 years. The island is slowly “sinking,” and climatologists fear that the effect of climate change will cause it to flood completely.

They believe this will occur in the next 25 years, and then the beauty that once was will be nothing more than a memory for those who lived through it.

In order to protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblances to actual events or places or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.