A hundred years later you wake up exactly the age you were when you went under. In a totally new world.

That’s where my book begins. In 2125 – The Hibernator, the protagonist opens his eyes in a new world — one in which everything has finally gone right.

Why did I write this story? Because I wanted to imagine how the world could look.
A world without greed. Without the constant pressure to grow.
A world built on respect for nature and for each other.

Sounds idealistic? It is! Because there are real obstacles — most of them rooted in a system that has been evolving in one direction for 250 years and is incredibly hard to change.

And the moment you start thinking in centuries, the real challenge becomes clear. Solar panels and wind turbines are no longer enough. Nor is capturing CO₂ to keep the ocean currents moving. What we need are structural, systemic transformations.

So let’s reclaim long-term thinking — not the version of Elon Musk or Peter Thiel, tech billionaires who imagine 8,000-year futures while ignoring present injustice.
Let’s look at how we can build a livable world for the next hundred years — one that still works in the centuries after. Lets act as if our great-grandchildren are already sitting at the table.

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Fons Burger is a journalist and author with over 50 years of experience. He publishes to bring forward bright minds and systemic solutions for a planet under pressure. The absence of long-term, comprehensive thinking is threatening the future of the next generation. In February, his new book The Only Possible Solution will be published worldwide.