We discuss the kickoff of the 2024 World Economic Forum meeting. Restoring trust is at the forefront of this years theme. What can be done to achieve this? What are the main focuses that are being laid out? Can such a thing even be restored at this point? Also, we take a look back at the events over the past few years and evaluate how this will change the course of the future. And, what does the future of civilization look like? We ask the questions.