Exponential Improvement & Technology Trends Flashcards

Session 1 (14 cards)

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What is Moore’s Law?

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Moore’s Law states that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years, leading to exponential increases in computing power and decreasing costs.

Moore’s Law besagt, dass sich etwa alle zwei Jahre die Anzahl der Transistoren auf einem Mikrochip verdoppelt – dadurch steigt die Rechenleistung exponentiell und die Kosten sinken.

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Why did AI grow so rapidly thanks to Moore’s Law?

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Increased computing power enabled applications like speech processing, chess, or image recognition at the highest level – on devices much smaller and cheaper than before.

Die gestiegene Rechenleistung hat Anwendungen wie Sprachverarbeitung, Schachspiel oder Bildanalyse auf höchstem Niveau ermöglicht – mit Geräten, die viel kleiner und günstiger sind als früher.

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What drives exponential technological progress according to Moore’s Law?

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Aggregation of small improvements/ Aggregation kleiner Verbesserungen

Positive feedback loops/ Positive Rückkopplung

Learning curve effects

Economies of scale

Competition and coordination

Radical & incremental innovations

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What does “digitization of information” mean?

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Analog information is converted into digital signals, allowing it to be stored, transmitted, processed, and analyzed.

Analoge Informationen werden in digitale Signale umgewandelt, wodurch sie gespeichert, übertragen, verarbeitet und analysiert werden können.

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What is the difference between digitization and digital transformation?

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Digitization is the technical conversion of information. Digital transformation refers to deep changes in business models, communication, and society.

Digitalisierung ist die technische Umwandlung von Information. Digitale Transformation meint tiefgreifende Veränderungen in Geschäftsmodellen, Kommunikation und Gesellschaft.

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What efficiency gains does digital transformation bring?

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Faster data processing

Automated decision-making

Device connectivity

Cheaper processes

New interfaces and robotics

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What is a possible value proposition of a digital fridge?

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Automatic reordering, consumption analysis, expiration alerts, energy efficiency, app integration.

Automatisches Nachbestellen, Verbrauchsanalyse, Verfallswarnung, Energieeffizienz, App-Integration.

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Who is the target group for a digital fridge?

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Tech-savvy households, families, smart home users, elderly people.

Technikaffine Haushalte, Familien, Smart-Home-Nutzer:innen, ältere Menschen.

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How can the digital fridge be linked to a tech trend?

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Example: Automation – The fridge detects quantities, predicts consumption, and reorders items autonomously.

Beispiel: Automatisierung – Der Kühlschrank erkennt Produktmengen, prognostiziert Verbrauch und bestellt selbstständig nach.

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What does the “Data” trend mean in the context of digital transformation?

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More and more data is collected, stored, processed, and analyzed. This allows companies to understand customer behavior, automate decisions, and optimize processes.

Immer mehr Daten werden erfasst, gespeichert, verarbeitet und analysiert. Unternehmen können dadurch Kund:innenverhalten verstehen, Entscheidungen

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What does the “Automation” trend mean in the context of digital transformation?

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Faster computers and AI allow automation of processes, decisions, and even discoveries – e.g., automatic reorders or personalized recommendations.

Durch schnellere Rechner und KI können Prozesse, Entscheidungen und sogar Entdeckungen automatisiert werden – z. B. automatische Nachbestellungen oder personalisierte Empfehlungen.

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What does the “Connectivity” trend mean in the context of digital transformation?

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Devices, systems, and people are globally connected via the internet, 5G, Bluetooth, etc. This enables new business models, data flows, and user experiences.

Geräte, Systeme und Menschen sind global miteinander vernetzt – über das Internet, 5G, Bluetooth etc. Diese Vernetzung ermöglicht neue Geschäftsmodelle, Datenflüsse und Nutzererfahrungen.

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What does the “Robotization” trend mean in the context of digital transformation?

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Physical tasks are performed by machines, e.g., warehouse robots, service robots, or autonomous vehicles. New materials and sensors enable precision and autonomy.

Physische Aufgaben werden von Maschinen übernommen, z. B. Lagerroboter, Serviceroboter oder autonome Fahrzeuge. Neue Materialien und Sensoren ermöglichen Präzision und Autonomie.

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What does the “Interfaces” trend mean in the context of digital transformation?

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Human-machine interfaces are becoming more diverse – from touchscreens to brain-computer interfaces. The better the interface, the more seamless and intuitive the experience.

Mensch-Maschine-Schnittstellen werden vielfältiger – von Touchscreens bis Gehirn-Computer-Interfaces. Je besser die Schnittstelle, desto nahtloser und intuitiver ist die Nutzung.

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