50 - 60 years from now will be mid- or late- century, and for me, imagining 2030 is difficult. According to your timeline @DarknessIsMyFriend, that will be 2090 yet time will move as slow as it always has until we get there. The F C C were clueless to the fact the inventions of the television would change how we see the world. Black and white and color television were only so much of an improvement on the radio, but here we are today exchanging more informed live action thoughts and ideas through everyday interactions and occurrences. Yet some still demand more. As your timeline suggests, 50 - 60 years from now, more hardworking folk may be happier working less hours per week at a highly skilled level. Of course there will always be those who put in their 40-50 hpw, and would expect reasonable compensation.

And not to only mention there are those who are immune to rapid change and advancements, but many remain hopeful. What will become of those creatures? Is it fair to say that one cannot exist without the other? Must we all merge to secure our safety and livelihood in an inevitable spiraling future? Or is that all too-far beyond our vision to determine?