The brainiacs at the CSIRO – Australia’s science research agency – have outlined their take on the ‘megatrends’ that will shape our lives in the coming decades. And look, there’s not a lot of… fun – except maybe that we’re going to become more digital, and that will unlock a new world of entertainment and retail options, as well as more ‘teles’ – telehealth, telework, you get the gist. On the serious stuff, adapting to climate change is the first electric cab off the rank, followed by living greener. Dealing with health challenges (think ageing populations, chronic illness, mental health, and unsustainable healthcare spending) and big geopolitical shifts are up there too. “We use the analogy of an ocean rip for a megatrend. The better you’re able to comprehend it and understand where it’s taking you, the better you’re able to respond and survive and thrive,” said CSIRO’s Dr Stefan Hajkowicz. The report comes out every 10 years – meet you back here in 2032?