Transform, Identity, Festival, Anxiety
In 2028, the Earth’s climate has changed rapidly. The ocean has receded and rain has become almost nonexistent. The Redondo Beach Pier had to be moved several times as the ocean receded. Society has developed a new appreciation for water as it is in high demand. Thankfully, skilled inventors have developed a simple household machine that desalinates ocean water. The pier becomes the town’s distribution point for water rations. People anxiously wait in line to receive their water rations, hoping they will not run out before they get their rations. As they approach, they get their identity cards ready for inspection. Something starts falling from the sky, someone yells “it’s raining!”. Schools close so that everyone can celebrate this auspicious event. A large festival is held on the pier to celebrate the day!
Thanks for integrating these four challenging elements in a cohesive narrative. It might be interesting to challenge yourself with the “transform” element and re-imagine what’s the experience of “waiting in line” like in 2028. Are we going to have robots assisting us for these delegated tasks so humans can be freed to do actual creative and collaborative work that machines can’t accomplish? Just a thought. 🙂