some changes the world has seen since 2000

1. Since theYear 2000…
Social,Tech, Economic, and Environmental changes

2. Technological
advances since
2000
1) Once used exclusively by the military, GPS has now become
commonplace
--does anyone ever have to ask for directions anymore?
2) Hybrid cars have become quite common
--I bet you can’t go anywhere without seeing a Prius?
3)Text messaging
--you can have a whole conversation without moving your
lips
4) IPOD
--you can store thousands of songs in a handheld device
-- I used to have to carry a 20lb box of cassette tapes

3. 4 social
changes
since2000
1) book clubs
--everyone has to read the same things
--it’s almost always something that Oprah says to read
2) Celebrity culture
--can you remember a time when no one knew who the
Kardashians were, much less caring about keeping up with them?
3) Facebook
--this is how you share, and overshare
4)Tatoos
--they’re not just for outlaw bikers anymore

4. 4 Economic
changes since
2000
1) Rise of China as an economic powerhouse
--they are the number 2 economy in the world
2) 5 million manufacturing jobs leave the US
-- this is howChina became the number 2 world economy
3) Fewer financial, banking and stock market regulations
-- allowed the super rich to make lots of money
4) Great Recession
--USGDP declined 3.9%
--was caused by the lack of regulations in item number 3

5. 4
environmental
changes since
2000
1) 9 out of the 10 warmest years on record have been since 2000
2) Recycling; it’s everywhere
3) Polar ice caps are melting
-- we will either be closer to the beach
-- or maybe like the “Day after tomorrow”
4) People want to live in a way that’s environmentally sustainable
--more local
--more organic
--less artificial