Life in 2025: the accuracy of pandemic predictions

Experts tried to envision the world in 2025 amidst the global chaos

Stars Insider

17/01/25 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Covid-19

In 2020, as the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, a diverse group of 915 experts, including tech innovators, policymakers, and researchers, were asked to peer into the future. Their insights, compiled by the Pew Research Center and Elon University's Imagining the Internet Center, painted a mixed picture of 2025. Some predictions were optimistic, while others were more cautious.

One common theme emerged: a world increasingly reliant on technology. Experts envisioned a "tele-everything" future where digital connections would shape our work, education, healthcare, and social interactions.

As we begin 2025, let's take a moment to revisit these predictions and see how closely they align with the reality we've reached. Click through the gallery to explore!

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