I agree with your observations on the megatrends. It is likely that the trends will continue and the progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals will backtrack in some areas. I especially like your point about sustainability and economic growth being contradictory in the short term.
I would find it interesting if you focused on one of the megatrends and reflected more in detail about the consequences. I am sure you would be able to find positive outcomes in regard to the SDGs if you limited your discussion to one megatrend. For example, diversification in education and learning can lead to adaptability, inclusiveness, individualisation and accessibility, which could help the progress of Goal 4 Quality Education.
It was interesting to read this assignment written from an engineering perspective, as I discussed it from a teaching point of view, rather than an engineering one (I am studying to become both a teacher and an engineer).
I would find it interesting if you focused on one of the megatrends and reflected more in detail about the consequences. I am sure you would be able to find positive outcomes in regard to the SDGs if you limited your discussion to one megatrend. For example, diversification in education and learning can lead to adaptability, inclusiveness, individualisation and accessibility, which could help the progress of Goal 4 Quality Education.
It was interesting to read this assignment written from an engineering perspective, as I discussed it from a teaching point of view, rather than an engineering one (I am studying to become both a teacher and an engineer).