2022 Predictions

About a month ago, I shared visualcapitalist's 2021 predictions to check how well they fared at the end of the year. 

Honestly, the list was pretty good. It wasn't perfect, but you wouldn't expect it to be. 

In that article, I asked this question: 

What's going to happen as a result of the continuing pandemic, inflation, interest rates, the ongoing supply chain issues, and the growing anxiety and unrest brewing underneath the surface of the new normal? In January, we'll get to see VC's predictions. Before that, what do you expect to happen in 2022? - How'd These 2021 Predictions Fair?

With that, here are visualcapitalist's 2022 predictions: 

via visualcapitalist

Let's be clear - most predictions are either vague and easily guessed (and therefore not helpful) or random conjecture. 

But, there's value in prediction, and there's value in analyzing the data before you. The caveat is that prediction is better when it's applied to human nature and not the machinations of fate, and data can be a distraction if it's not being carefully curated and analyzed to remain relevant to your goals. 

For example, I agree with their general direction for technology. Tech is continuing to grow in influence, and as Web 3.0, the blockchain, and AI mature as platforms for sub-technologies, I think their importance is only going to skyrocket. 

Prediction can also be entertainment. I certainly catch myself looking for patterns and differentiators for everything from whether my meal is going to come to the table correctly, to who's going to win the Super Bowl. 

I know the chances are low, but I still think it's going to be the Cowboys ...