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With the transition to a platinum society, the way we work, the way we study, and
our lifestyles are bound to change. These changes will bring increased freedom and
business opportunities for people. They will also benefit from a sustainable society
in which they will gain material and spiritual affluence. Because it will be a society
without anxiety, people can have dreams for the future. Consequently, many will
consider having a family and bringing up children. The answer to the declining birth
rate problem, which has already become the most serious issue in many countries,
is the realization of a platinum society.
A Vision That Can be Realized
Is a platinum society a distant ideal that is far from reality? This should not be the
case. It is an ideal image that can be achieved. In fact, there are no small number of
examples in which it has been already realized, albeit partially. The Platinum
Society Network holds the Platinum Grand Prize Awards every year, presenting
awards for activities aimed at realizing a platinum society (Fig. 10). These reflect a
partial image of a platinum society.
Considering the greatness of the human strength that we can be demonstrated in
these successful case examples, together with Vision 2050 in which the Earth will
provide material affluence for everyone, I am convinced that a platinum society can
be realized.
Fig. 10 Grand Prize, Platinum Vision Award
Preface: From “Vision 2050” to “New Vision 2050”
With the transition to a platinum society, the way we work, the way we study, and
our lifestyles are bound to change. These changes will bring increased freedom and
business opportunities for people. They will also benefit from a sustainable society
in which they will gain material and spiritual affluence. Because it will be a society
without anxiety, people can have dreams for the future. Consequently, many will
consider having a family and bringing up children. The answer to the declining birth
rate problem, which has already become the most serious issue in many countries,
is the realization of a platinum society.
A Vision That Can be Realized
Is a platinum society a distant ideal that is far from reality? This should not be the
case. It is an ideal image that can be achieved. In fact, there are no small number of
examples in which it has been already realized, albeit partially. The Platinum
Society Network holds the Platinum Grand Prize Awards every year, presenting
awards for activities aimed at realizing a platinum society (Fig. 10). These reflect a
partial image of a platinum society.
Considering the greatness of the human strength that we can be demonstrated in
these successful case examples, together with Vision 2050 in which the Earth will
provide material affluence for everyone, I am convinced that a platinum society can
be realized.
Fig. 10 Grand Prize, Platinum Vision Award
Preface: From “Vision 2050” to “New Vision 2050”