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 7 technologies changing your world
A post to help you navigate the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Why the internet is outgrowing Moore's Law
A greater use of software is the key to meeting future bandwidth demands, writes Steve Alexander.
Is technological change creating a new global economy?
Our lives are being shaken to their very core by technological change, with the Fourth Industrial Revolution transforming economies as never before.
How to use technology to make air travel more efficient
MIT researchers have developed a model to help air traffic controllers reduce congestion and fuel consumption.
What would a regular day in the 22nd century look like?
The level of transformation that is still to come is unimaginable, writes Hans Vestberg, President & CEO of Ericsson.
Is augmented reality the future of the workplace?
In the workforce the real added value of AR will be its ability to make insights from machine intelligence available to the average worker.
Why you shouldn't worry about robots taking your job just yet
Before businesses begin to look at robots or AI-based machines, they should adopt simpler technologies, such as a website or email.
Does technology belong in the classroom?
Schools shouldn't be preoccupied with which devices to use in the classroom – but rather how students use them to learn, writes Craig Blewett.
How will the Fourth Industrial Revolution change the future of work?
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How the technology revolution will transform Africa
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