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We’re talking about the ecosystem of connected devices known as the Internet of Things (IoT) — objects embedded with sensors, connectivity and often a little bit of intelligence. But the idea we’re exploring goes beyond just smart speakers or thermostats. It’s about smart chairs, smart shoes, smart trash bins, even smart infrastructure: every object in your environment sensing, communicating, adapting.
According to recent estimates, the number of connected IoT devices worldwide is expected to reach ~39 billion by 2030.That means many of the items you currently don’t even think of as “smart” could soon behave like they are.
When objects become smart, life can get smoother in many ways:
Of course, having every object connected and intelligent brings serious caveats.
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Here’s how your day might unfold:
This scenario may sound futuristic but many of the building blocks are already in place. The difference is scale and ubiquity.
When every object around you becomes smart, the world becomes responsive — it watches, learns, adapts. This can be empowering: more convenience, less effort, richer experiences. But it also demands that we pay attention: to how our data is used, to our dependence on systems, and to designing these “smart” objects in a way that preserves autonomy, choice and fairness.
In short: the future where “everything” is smart could be wonderful, if we build it thoughtfully. And if we let you remain the master, not the object.