Legacy Planning – 100 Years Into The Future
My parents are approaching retirement age. I have been tasked to help them plan for their retirement by compiling our family portfolio which consists of insurance, investments and planning their golden years beyond 30, 100 years from now.
This tedious work requires me to read the fine print and call relevant companies to verify to ensure their pensions and insurance are well covered. There are scenarios we have to plan for, eg: in the event of disability what happens? In the event of medical emergency what happens? We have been transparent with each other about these morbid topics that most people would rather not discuss about, but I think it is of crucial importance that our close family members and friends know what our wishes are, at the minimum.
My dad said I could write a book on legacy planning if I manage to pull off this 100-year project well. It is true. Sometimes I think it would be rather sad if I don’t have a kid to continue on my genetics, but at least, my books will live in virtual space forever as my eternal legacy. A 100-year legacy does not mean we have to put unrealistic expectations on the next generation to continue our grandiose unfulfilled dreams. It could mean leaving behind something on earth for the future generations to enjoy. That is why some people choose to start a foundation or donate their wealth to their chosen charities when they are gone, it is part of their effective contribution back to society.
If you ask me what would happen 50 years from now, I believe humans would have been infused with technology to become half andriods and half humans. It is known as the movement of transhumanism. The introduction of VR technology and Google Glasses are forward movements towards using technology with our interactions with the external world by having sensory input. That is, if we manage to prevent a major nuclear holocast, only then humanity can move towards the technological frontier of colonizing outer space.
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