Some notes: 1. While there is tension, the consequences of a hot conflict between such economically intertwined behemoths will make Russia/Ukraine conflict see

Some notes: 1. While there is tension, the consequences of a hot conflict between such economically intertwined behemoths will make Russia/Ukraine conflict seem like knocking over wood blocks in the playground. Neither country is willing to gut their standard of living (at the moment). 2. If you interpret this as a dig at blockchain tech, it makes some sense. But there have absolutely been leaps and bounds made elsewhere. Renewables and medical treatments just to name a couple. 3. Pretty much unchanged since the Cold War, except much more openly hostile and desperate to keep its dwindling sphere of influence now. 5. Well, there is still 75+ years to go, so this may very well happen in a few decades. 6. Crime and terrorism? No. Corporate grift and hostility towards customers who can't defend themselves. Squeezing both workers and customers towards unrealistic short term goals. General diminishment of trust. 7. Fairly wrong, but the effects of microplastics could be just as negative 8. Fairly wrong again, shift to renewables is humming along. 9. COVID was controlled fairly well, despite massive media outcries about forced lockdowns and masks and whatever else. 10. Too vague to be a useful prediction.