In the future, integration with devices such as smart glasses that display captions will likely continue to advance.
By the time I am old enough to officially participate in a Respect for the Aged celebration—about 20 years from now—the problem of being unable to enjoy conversations because they are difficult to hear or understand may be far closer to being solved.
At the lively gathering, I found myself hoping for a society in which everyone can enjoy conversations with peace of mind and feel connected to their community.