A SMARTER WORLD AWAITS
It had felt like a newborn sh edding an invisib l e membrane, the afterbirth of life in the present, and entering a terra-incognita of future realities. I was trying to recall what I had been through in the few minutes before touch down. Everything before me had suddenly blurred and then momentarily appeared upside down. Finally my vision became normal. As the flight taxied towards the gate I heard the flight attendant’s announcement “Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to San Francisco International airport. Local Time is 10:55 am PDT and the temperature is 67 Degree Fahrenheit. For your safety and comfort, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened until the Captain turns off the Fasten Seat Belt Sign…On behalf of ANA Airlines and the entire crew, I would like to thank you for joining us on this trip and we are looking forward to seeing you on board again in the near future. Have a nice stay.” What I saw when I looked out of the window took my breath away. In the...