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You are to write a short essay about the state of the world at the end of the twenty-first century by addressing the following questions:

Discussion 1: Will the world be in better shape at the end of the twenty-first century than it is today? Compared to the twentieth century, do you think that the twenty-first century will have more wars, environmental disasters, poverty, disease, and hope for the future? Will religion play a greater role in the lives of people in our country? Will scientists find a cure for AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, the common cold? How long will the average American live? Will a woman be President of the U.S.?

Discussion 2: Will oil fuel-based automobiles still be in existence? What about working with computers: Will computers be as smart as humans and have personalities like humans? Will humans make regular trips to other planets? Will beings that live on other planets come in contact with people here in our country? Will there be one world government ruling the entire planet and /or one worldwide religion? Which present country will be the greatest threat to the position of the United States in world affairs throughout the twenty-first century? Will the Second Coming of Jesus Christ occur sometime in the next thousand years?

Discussion 3: Will the U.S. still be a major player on the world scene? What about the impact of robotics? What about the present nuclear family form in our country?