A short scenario (2036 snapshot) In 2036, a city runs its microgrids with edge AI that balances local solar, battery, and demand response. Neighborhood “skill hubs” host rotating groups who share time, childcare, and micro-mentorship. A civic assembly uses live data dashboards and randomized mini-juries to vet municipal pilots. Products come with repair kits and firmware stamps guaranteeing five years of updates. Corporations publish ethics manifests audited by independent coalitions. People curate multiple identities for different contexts: a professional persona, a neighborhood reputation, and an art-world handle—each with controlled disclosure and revocable permissions.