Unit 5: Seven Technologies Changing the World Faculty: Dr. Al Segars
Introduction: “Seven technologies changing the world” is research from a collection of organizations / companies to discuss new technology that would be life changing. • This research team identified four large dimensions of life that will be radically impacted by new technology. o Health - preventing illness vs. treating illness. o Commerce – customization of products. o Environment – allow the environment to speak to us through technology and take action. o Learning – machine learning that will help us locate information quickly and efficiently.
Seven Classes of Technology: • Pervasive computing • Wireless mesh networks • Biotechnology • 3D printing • Nanotechnology • Big data / Machine learning • Advanced robotics
Super Technologies: • Super technologies will lift increase the stakes in terms of impact. • Can combine technologies together to create super technologies. o Example: Biotechnology combined with 3D printing. • Super technologies will be challenging to leaders as multiple forms of technology will collide with each other.
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