Teaching for uncertain futures - Neville Freeman Agency

24four scenario worldsSynopsis of Scenario 3The Grapes of WrathThis world is not a pleasant place.Pessimism is endemic. Fear,uncertainty and anxiety are thedominant themes and many of thethings that used to be taken forgranted are now in short supply orhave disappeared altogether. Socialjustice is a rare concern, the longeconomic boom has ended andnatural resources have significantlydiminished.The environment is harsh andunforgiving and many areas of Australiahave become uninhabitable. Thosewho can move to gated communitiesin the city. The climate is increasinglysevere and unpredictable. Familiesand local communities are focusedon survival while at the national level,the economy is failing, jobs are scarce,public infrastructure is crumbling andsociety is tearing itself apart.Some signals of change in thisdirection could be:Climate change increasinglyunpredictableSharp population shifts withinand to Australia leading todecline of rural communitiesand increased racial tensionEconomic downturn fromglobal recessionIncrease in health pandemicsFood and skills become thenew currency