The course project will require you to consider the viewpoints of a Chinese farmer, a U.S. Software Engineer, and an African parent in both 2006 and 50 years from the year 2006. You will be asked to describe the current consumption patterns and aspirations of the three people and how those patterns and aspirations change over 50 years.
What do you eat every day?
What and where do you usually buy groceries and other household articles?
What do you do for entertainment—is it local, global, or both?
What is your greatest worry?