So, the Chinese believe they may have a functioning space solar facility by the year 2035 in which solar energy is collected in space and beamed back to earth via radio waves. I featured space solar technology on the outer edge of my Table of Disruptive Technologies in 2018, but it seems to be happening faster than expected. Then again, this could simply be propaganda. But if it isn’t there could be trouble ahead. Don’t be fooled, data isn’t the new oil, electricity is, and if oil was behind war in the 20th Century so electricity will be behind war in the 21st Century. China has a vast population, but few natural resources and strategically needs to be energy self-sufficient as soon as possible. If energy moves to space then space could be the location of a war between China and the US.

I love the fact that some people are worried about being tracked by a non-existent chip in the Covid-19 vaccine. Are these the same people that wear Apple watches use Facebook and Google? Nice graphic on the way Big Tech watches you here.

In a recent study, some 70 percent of U.S. mothers reported that they played outside every day as children; only 31 percent of their children do.

I wouldn’t totally disagree with these 4 Mega-trends via McKinsey & Company, although I’m not sure about limiting the list to just 4. Maybe best see my trends map for a contextual overlay. Link for web version here or print version here.

From my new friend ‘Mr T’ in Seattle.

New maps coming out of my ears…..