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title: 4 Futurists Break Down Post-COVID Opportunities | Trends by The Hustle
description: Long-term thinking is especially challenging during times of uncertainty, but futurists are especially good at it. We asked some prominent futurists where they saw the most opportunities.
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# [4 Futurists Break Down Post-COVID Opportunities | Trends by The Hustle](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/trends/articles/4-futurists-break-down-post-covid-opportunities)

 Written by [Aja Frost @ajavuu](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/trends/author/aja-frost-ajavuu) | May 24, 2020 6:33:00 AM

In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve turned to all kinds of people — including virologists, Ph.D.s, and market analysts — to explain the challenges we face in the present. But who can help us better understand the next-order effects of this crisis?

One answer: Futurists, professionals in a variety of fields who, through rigorous analysis and research, make projections about what the world might look like someday. Futurists aren’t prophets, but they offer a unique perspective on navigating uncertainty.

Our analysts and writers spoke with a number of prominent futurists, focusing on how COVID-19 might impact various sectors in the short- and long-term. A few takeaways:

- A hitch in global trade could inspire a **localism** movement in various sectors like tourism, shipping, and production.
- We might see an uptick in **3-D printing **and other self-sufficiency tools.
- The crisis could accelerate the intersection of **AI and biology**.
- Educational content on** immersive platforms** (VR, MR, XR) is poised for growth.

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