Sunday, September 5, 2010

Forecast From Technology's Promise Textbook

When I was reading the book, chapter 3, Globalization Goes High Tech: A worrisome World of Abundance got my attention. The author explained how people lived just 200 years ago before the comfortable lives we have today and how today economic system is is based on knowledge and knowledge creates abundance when shared. He explained about seven technologies that are likely to transform economies over the next 10 to 15 years. These technologies include designed materials, mass customization, micromachines, modular homes, nanotechnology, smart robots, and smart sensors. Thinking about all the technology around us and how it is improving quickly, I agree with the author that in the next 10 to 15 years technology will transform the economy. The other day, I was watching television and there was a show about technologies in China. I couldn’t believe what I saw. One of the things is a booth, a person steps in and in front of him there is a screen. On the screen the person can read about his health issues. Another technology is about crossing the road. Instead of having the sign that say walk and don’t walk, when it is safe to cross the road, arrows will show on the ground. Let’s not forget the robots. Robots now can help in surgeries and do many other things.

Ref:
Halal, W.E. (2008), Technologies Promise: Expert Knowledge on the Transformation of Business and Society. Hampshire, Great Britain: Palgrave McMillan

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