La Caixa Foundation Fellows’ Association on the occasion of World Futures Day, on 2 December, 2024, mapped out the steps that will lead us to a future that’s fair and sustainable for everyone, based on the contributions of six La Caixa Foundation Fellows’, and Joel Samper, LASIGE PhD student, was one of those.

He is researching methods to make the exchange of messages online more secure and, at present, the main challenge facing cybersecurity is to find tools to combat digital crime whilst still respecting people’s privacy.

When he imagines his ideal future, what he wants is the acquisition of digital rights, to have more control over personal data shared online, or, for example, the creation of new tools as cryptocurrencies that are more secure against fraud and keep transactions private, or a valid online voting system.

Other envisages were focused on culture of adapting, scientific literacy and culture, guaranteeing access to mental health care.

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