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= Future scenarios =
After conducting a series of workshops to gather 1000 ideas for a sustainable internet, we turned some of the most ambitious suggestions into future scenarios. These scenarios were drafted to inspire fresh thinking around what is possible and desirable. While they began from a "tech sector" perspective, we wanted to expand the scope to socio-political and economic concerns as well.
Through discussion and reflection, we hope these scenarios may expose where there is consensus as well as disagreement among participants and then later help refine a set of goals we would actually want to work towards.
A future where…
# Everyone recognizes that there is a climate emergency and takes action. While we still may feel fear, indifference, anger, confusion and other strong emotions because of the climate emergency, we are not paralyzed.
# Environmental protection is a recognized precondition to human life and hence protected as a human right.
# We achieve science-based targets for the environment and use a globally agreed upon mechanism for carbon accountability.
# Climate change denial is outlawed and defunded.
# Learning how to live and work sustainably is part of every level of education.
# Equitable and sustainable technology is a requirement for commercial success.
# The browser is a change agent to inform, inspire, educate, and promote a sustainable internet.
# Design favors green practices over convenience.
# Artificial intelligence minimizes the collection and processing of data, and providers are held to account for their carbon emissions.
# Zero waste and the circular economy is the norm.
# The right to repair is globally protected and the lifecycles of electronics are vastly extended.
# All tech workers pledge to not exploit natural resources (tech-hippocratic oath).
# Responsible travel and sustainable events are the default.
# Pensions, stocks and all other financial benefits for employees are divested from fossil fuels, and all investments are certified as running on clean energy.
# All citizens participate in a global community service program to learn about and implement sustainable practices.
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= 1000 Ideas =
There are thousands of things we can do to make a more sustainable internet. Find out what and add your ideas.
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