Technology Flashcards
Essay introduction on technology
The rate of technological advancement is currently on a fast exhilarating trajectory. This makes it very difficult to predict with great accuracy what technologies will emerge over 20 to 50 year period.
List the five near horizon technological innovations
Autonomous vehicles, general artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, 3-D printing, virtual reality
What are the two types of autonomous vehicles?
Self driving automobiles and remotely operated drones
Give an example of an autonomous vehicle is already being used (self driving vehicle)
Autonomous farm vehicles already in wide use globally substantially reducing the number of people required to plough fields, sow crops and then harvest them on larger farms.
Give an example of where a remarkably operated drone would be used
For surveillance purposes such as military
The capability of IT systems is now moving from blank to blank
The capability of IT systems is now moving from a narrow AI stage to a general AI stage
Why is general artificial intelligence so powerful?
Any intellectual task that is humanly possible in other words I systems are now being developed which have the ability to reason plan solve problems think abstractly comprehend complex ideas learn quickly and learn from experience. The systems will be widely used by the 2020s
How does Jemel artificial intelligence affect jobs?
The significance of the systems is that they have the potential to destroy any claim made by professionals do you have special knowledge or a claim to be licensed to give special advice
Give an example of a general artificial intelligence is used
Machines are now considerably better placed than human doctors to make accurate diagnostics when presented with symptoms, asking the relevant questions and making fewer errors. They are also better prescribing medicines
Give an example of a job that an advanced robot can-do
They can do the jobs of chefs, both basic burger make machines, but robots can also cook and assemble gourmet restaurant standard dishes cheaply and reliably
How many are using advanced robotics affect the manufacturing process of a business
Factories may be able to undertake a lights out policy. This is a more efficient use of energy. Also there will be no issues with firing or hiring staff.
How many 3-D printing change every day life
Instead of purchasing products in shops, we will buy designs and download them, before programming our 3d manufacturing machines to print the items for us
How can 3-D printing be used in the industry?
Construction workers may be replaced by 3-D printers that can generate houses and other buildings. Substantially reducing the demand for construction workers. Construction work may be moved into factories where buildings are prefabricated before being transported for assembly on site
Give an example of where virtual reality may be used
Employees virtually visiting their offices conferences meeting rooms. I’ve group of people that be able to assemble together in one place to meet, make decisions
Concluding points to the essay
There will be very considerable job churn as some professions decline where others grow. Inequality in terms of pay and job quality is likely to increase. It is highly likely that many more people work from home in the future and that we will be able to live at much greater distances from our employers premises. Life expectancy is likely to increase very considerably, requiring later retirement and longer careers
