The CSIRO has predicted that Australians will reside in an iWorld, where everything in the natural world has a digital equivalent and in which dissimilarities between rich and poor countries are vividly delineated.

A new report from CSIRO recognizes five megatrends that will shape the world as well as eight megashocks that may possibly have a very overwhelming affect on Australia.

The testimony, Our Future World: An Analysis of Global Trends, Shocks and Scenarios, has been compiled by senior scientists, Stefan Hajkowicz and James Moody.

Dr. Hajkowicz stated that the data was particularly compiled, to assist CSIRO, make decision regarding what should be invested for the future, this is why, scientists, are trying to invest their dollars in the best place possible.

The 'megatrends' are all connected and comprise of the concept of the 'iWorld'. It means our world exists more online.

One more 'megatrend' will be better competence, as firms and governments will be bound to make enhanced use of limited funds. The report demonstrates the increasing demand for scanty resources for example fish, fresh water, minerals and land.