GENERATION ALPHA — 2040

Will my son fall in love with a human-like robot in 15 years? Will my granddaughter become a designer of human memories? What will be the impact of AI on their loneliness? How will the climate crisis affect their lives in 2040?

The book Generation Alpha 2040 seeks to outline a realistic vision of the future, an era defined by technological revolutions, the climate crisis, and rapid, transformative change. These shifts raise questions for parents. The book presents diverse scenarios that invite readers to imagine the world their children and students will inhabit in the coming years.

Dr. Yoav Armony brings together extensive experience at technology companies with academic research on the future of education. Prof. Orit Hazzan is a faculty member at the Technion’s Faculty of Education in Science and Technology. Uri Shinar is a senior executive in television and digital media, whose work bridges the worlds of content and technology.