
On the top end, my 2024 wish list reads like many others — world peace, proper migrant housing, reconciliation between America’s left and right wings, Chicago political reforms, cancer and dementia treatment breakthroughs.
Less seriously, though, I personally submit the following hoped-for developments. Some sound quirky, but then many current cultural norms were initially received with scorn or amusement. Consider the TV remote control, drive-thru window and electric toothbrush.