What will the world be like in 50 years?
Contemplating this question should bring various scenarios to mind, but I doubt anyone would ponder our future without considering technological advancements.
We’ve all seen movies and read books with different interpretations of a futuristic world, with advancements like robots, space travel, and, especially, new forms of energy that power it all.
Whatever that specific form of energy is depends on the movie or interpretation, but the point is that humanity found and transitioned to, at some point, a new form of energy.
Energy is at the core of everything we do as a society and is essential for the basic functions of our everyday lives in the modern world.
Without it and the resources needed to supply it, the modern world would come to a standstill.
This is why energy policy may be the most important political issue for the United States and every country in the world.
However, we are at a crossroads with energy and energy policy.
Do we continue using proven energy sources even though we are aware of their known side effects? Or do we evolve our energy to a new source, or sources, that would eliminate these side effects and potentially lead to even greater growth and prosperity?
The answer to these questions is vital for our future, and the decisions around them encompass geopolitical complexities, economic ramifications, and environmental consequences.
In this article, we’ll discuss the prospect of energy evolution, the problems surrounding it, and the solutions and opportunities that can come from a new era of energy.
