Nouna’s Day in 2072: A Glimpse of the Future

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Nouna stirred from her slumber, eyelids quivering open to a serene symphony of ambient lighting and a harmonious tune that sang with her sleep cycle. The architect of this gentle awakening was ASISTANT, an Advanced Synthetic Intelligent System Assisting in Normal Tasks, or Aura, for simplicity. “Good morning, Nouna. It is 6:00 am, February 02, 2072”, Aura greeted her with its programmed warmth, infusing the dawn’s early chill with a comforting air of familiarity.

Aura is more than just an AI assistant. She is a conductor orchestrating the rhythm of Nouna’s life — choreographing each subtle movement of the technological marvels surrounding her existence. Nouna’s life was peppered with devices that previously existed only in the wildest of imaginations. Telepathic conversation stones, Obliuvo teleportation pods, and several other ‘smart’ tech oriented around enhancing the user experience — life was something out of a 21st-century science fiction novel. As she observed the eclectic array of glistening devices around her, Nouna felt a profound sense of awe and deepest gratitude for this remarkable canvas of life humans had crafted.

Escaping the gentle hug of her thermal comfort bed, an impressive piece labeled SuenoMat, Nouna moved towards her Jett capsule shower. Programmed to disperse a cloak of waterless cleansing particles that swarmed around her body, ensuring a radiant clean, it delighted her with its innovative utility. As the particles tickled against her skin, she felt cherished and at peace, silently appreciating the respect humanity had cultivated for the planet’s well-being.

Guided gracefully through her morning routines by Aura, Nouna felt like a dancer amidst the symphony of the future. As she acknowledged Aura informing her about the freshly brewed vegan coffee prepared by her Robista-3000, she slipped into her biomorphic clothing — a remarkable invention. These garments, known as SentimThreads, were a synesthetic blend of fabric and emotion, bestowed with the ability to reflect her mood by changing colors and patterns.

Aura illuminated the room by activating Holovista screens and sharing morning news bites. They pitched a spread of Martian conflict heroes, jubilant discussions about ground-breaking AI rights legislation, and significant regulations put forth to mitigate evolving global climate change issues. These stories of humanity’s strides brought a reassuringly comforting light to Nouna’s heart, alluding to the universal harmony mankind endeavored to maintain.

Then Nouna was on to her workplace — the Brandwick Emotion Studio. As a mood architect appointed there, Nouna was responsible for designing emotional landscapes in virtual reality. Curating multidimensional feelings within the virtual cosmos gave Nouna a sense of fulfillment, a pulsating warmth that burrowed into every fiber of her being.

Lunchtimes were always nuanced with the anticipation of TeleCafe’s thematic surprises. The atmosphere morphed daily, a waltz between AI and holographic tech. Today, the place exuded Provence’s subtropical vibes. She relished her carefully crafted cuisine, served by the AI bot, ArtistaDeCocina, feeling a profound connection with various cultures through various flavors and ingredients.

Making a televisit to her mother’s lunar residence post-work was like flipping through cherished chapters of an old book. Even though thousands of miles separated them, Nouna felt a heartening warmth upon seeing her mother’s image on her TeleVisit Panel. The anecdotes they shared imprinted on the rich feeling of their bond, lighting up their conversation with humor and fond reminiscences.

As the evening softly rolled in, it was time for Nouna to immerse herself in the offerings of the Entaki Social Immersion Center. An entire orchestra conducted by Aura, the holographic representation was so precise it was hard to distinguish the illusion from reality. The concert fed into her senses, the echo of each note resonating with her heartstrings, leaving her in a trance of celestial amusement.

The day drew to a close, with Nouna drifting into a relaxing state, indulging in a session of TranQui Yoga – a unique blend of traditional yoga postures and mind-enhancing virtual reality tools. These tools extended LimbZen, helping her balance her physical and emotional state and providing her much-needed solace in her bustling life.

As the nocturnal curtain of the day descended, Nouna found herself nestled reassuringly on her SuenoMat, with Aura casting a calming aurora around her.

One could not negate the nuances of the problems blooming off this revolution, the newfound feeling of distance from the pure human essence, yet the lingering scent of resilience prompted her to wake up each day. Resilience was humanity’s soulmate, and together, they painted a vibrant albeit complex picture of human existence in the advanced society of the year 2072.

Lost in these musing thoughts, Nouna was lulled into a peaceful sleep by Aura’s gentle melody, hopeful and ready for a fresh morning — a beautiful paradox of chaos and peace amid the technopolitan future landscape.


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Gaurav Dhiman

Learner-in-Chief at Future Disruptor. A futurist, entrepreneur, and management consultant, who is passionate about learning, researching, experimenting, and building solutions through ideas and technologies that will shape our future.



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