The Fourth Industrial Revolution represents a fundamental change in the way we live, work and relate to one another. It is a new chapter in human development, enabled by extraordinary technology advances commensurate with those of the first, second and third industrial revolutions. These advances are merging the physical, digital and biological worlds in ways that create both huge promise and potential peril. The speed, breadth and depth of this revolution is forcing us to rethink how countries develop, how organisations create value and even what it means to be human. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is about more than just technology-driven change; it is an opportunity to help everyone, including leaders, policy-makers and people from all income groups and nations, to harness converging technologies in order to create an inclusive, human-centred future. The real opportunity is to look beyond technology, and find ways to give the greatest number of people the ability to positively impact their families, organisations and communities.
The innovations making our cities smarter and greener
Buildings currently account for 40% of global emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. But that does not have to be the case in the future. What if I told you that - by ta...
How healthcare will go digital
An increasingly digitized healthcare system could mean empowered doctors, fewer hospitals and a medical 'sharing economy'.
Four steps to improve our cities
We need to tap into the opportunities presented by the sharing economy - and we need to overhaul outdated policies.
Is this the future of medicine?
The first 3D printed drug is now commercially available in the US.
How can companies leverage the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things is part of the next digital revolution, and companies can't afford to ignore it.
How is technology changing risk management?
Due to tech, there is more predictable weather, improved public knowledge and a growing market for risk protection.
Is small data the new big data?
Martin Lindstrom argues that small data; seemingly insignificant observations, could lead to the most significant innovations.
Why satellite data could revolutionize hurricane monitoring
Geostationary satellites could shed light on hurricanes, providing a broader range of data earlier than previously possible.
When will smart homes go mainstream?
It's tempting to believe the smart home, where everything is interconnected, is just around the corner. Not so fast, warn experts at Wharton.
Why did the moon tilt billions of years ago?
The moon may not have always had the same face pointed toward the Earth. Instead it 'nodded' up and down.
Why Africa's future depends on its women entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs will help Africa master the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So if you're one of them, we want to hear from you.
What will a fourth generation city look like?
Only our imagination limits the capabilities of a fourth generation city. It can have autonomous shared cars, autonomous public transport systems, which responds when demand peaks to serv...