What to Expect in 2022: Pandemics, Cybercrime, and Killer Asteroids

🌍The COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, and new variants like Omicron pose a significant risk globally.

💉Lockdowns and social distancing measures may continue in 2022, affecting mental health and wellbeing.

💻The rise of cybercrime during the pandemic has led to increased online scams and exploitation.

🕵️‍♀️Governments may leverage the pandemic to increase surveillance and restrict personal freedoms.

💣NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) aims to protect us from potential asteroid impacts, but the threat persists.

Will the COVID-19 pandemic end in 2022?

—While there are hopes for the pandemic to fade, new variants like Omicron pose ongoing risks, indicating that we may continue to deal with the effects of the pandemic next year.

What impact does prolonged stress from the pandemic have?

—Prolonged stress weakens our immune systems, contributes to heart disease and high blood pressure, and can lead to depression and anxiety.

Has cybercrime increased during the pandemic?

—Yes, cybercriminals have exploited the fear and uncertainty caused by the pandemic, resulting in a rise in online scams and other cybercrimes.

Will there be increased surveillance and restrictions due to the pandemic?

—There is a concern that governments may exploit the pandemic to increase surveillance and restrict personal freedoms, leading to a potential Orwellian dystopia.

Can we expect protection from killer asteroids?

—NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) aims to protect Earth from potential asteroid impacts, but the threat of a killer asteroid remains.

00:002021 has been challenging, and as we enter 2022, we must brace ourselves for ongoing problems.

00:32The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to continue, with the Omicron variant posing a high risk.

04:59Prolonged stress from the pandemic has negative effects on mental health and wellbeing.

05:25Cybercrime has increased during the pandemic, with online scams exploiting the fear and uncertainty.

05:52There is a concern that the pandemic could lead to increased surveillance and restrictions on personal freedoms.

06:44Despite efforts like NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), the threat of a killer asteroid remains.

07:32Homicides and domestic violence have seen an increase during the pandemic.

08:08The pandemic has exacerbated homelessness and put vulnerable individuals at risk, including from serial killers.