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How does constant innovation in technology affect our lives?

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How does constant innovation in technology affect our lives?  

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Cuong N Cuong N
Cuong N Cuong N
11 March 2020 14:33

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2014/06/10/10-new-innovations-that-could-change-the-world/

For this post, I look at the microscale 3D printing. It is excited to see that the researchers at the Harvard University is able to create 3D printer that ink, not plastic which provides us with more options such as artificial organ creation, etc.

Lynette Hutting
Lynette Hutting
11 March 2020 15:32

Cuong, I agree the broad applications of 3D printing–especially in the medical field–are really exciting.

Cuong N Cuong N
Cuong N Cuong N
11 March 2020 17:13

I think there are still limitations to these types of machines. Although they are less reliant on plastic but if they are able to work with recycle or natural materials, it would be terrific.

Vinh Phong H Vinh Phong H
Vinh Phong H Vinh Phong H
11 March 2020 14:43

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2014/06/10/10-new-innovations-that-could-change-the-world/ The news article was published in 2014. From the post, I can see how people think about the tech innovations in the future. In 2020, some of the innovations already appeared, such as agriculture drone and it really benefits the farmers to spread the pesticides. However, the “ultraprivate phone” hasn’t appeared yet, we still get hacked by the hackers everyday and face with security risks from social media, etc. Although the smartphones benefit our lives, from a single device, we can access to the Internet, take photos, and other functions. https://tech.co/news/8-innovative-technologies-changing-world-2016-04 The news article was published in 2016. The post talks about what technologies would change the world. VR/AR were mentioned in the text, and they are truly changing the world, how we use the technology. The technology helps people such as car designers to see the concept in really life, therefore, they can improve the products better. On… Read more »

Zuzia W.
Zuzia W.
7 April 2020 16:24

How does constant innovation in technology affect our lives? Constant innovation has a huge impact on people’s lives. It is definitely improving our lives for the better by making some daily tasks much easier or helping us communicate with people all over the world but not only. The most significant changes are happening with medicine or engineering. All of the newly developed buildings in the city centers are a result of constant research, as well as all the drugs that are being developed to battle the diseases, vaccine for AIDS that has been recently developed for example. But also as said in the Bookings article called 10 New Innovations That Could Change the World, there are new inventions such as an Ultraprivate Smartphone that is going to secure data more successfully because now it is a struggle that people face, with their accounts being constantly hacked. Additionally, farmers can now… Read more »

Izabela Gorol-Wilk
Izabela Gorol-Wilk
7 April 2020 16:44
Reply to  Zuzia W.

Zuzia, this is a great post. I like your conclusions and I fully agree.

Paweł P.
Paweł P.
8 April 2020 05:24

How does constant innovation in technology affect our lives? New technologies and constant technological innovations can create both unexpected positive and negative effects on individuals as well as the whole societies in all spheres of life; social, economic and political. For example, drones are already transforming many aspects of life at both local and international scales. On the one hand, drones can save lives and help victims of natural disasters and deliver goods to customers. On the other hand, they can threaten the safety of aircraft passengers or other people’s privacy. What is more, soon, we can experience to see artificial intelligence becoming a major disruptive technology with far-reaching effects. Moreover, global cybercrime is increasing and costs countries millions of dollars every year. As more areas of people’s lives become computerized the risk of cybercrime increases. That is why hacking becomes a major threat to all internet users. I read… Read more »

Natalia
Natalia
13 April 2020 00:59

That the world is changing quickly is a fact. We observe the effects of these changes every day. This progress is very interesting and fascinating, it draws inspiration from nature, from human experience and also from our mistakes. Old expires, new comes. Do these changes, these innovative technologies have any limits? An extremely interesting article for me was https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/news/142027-10-tech-innovations-that-will-shortly-change-the-world and i will base on this article. High-rise farms seem absurd, but it is very possible for me. Skyscrapers and their roofs covered with grass. Ranch overhead – why not. Village in the city – brilliant and practical and for this well used every corner. It is natural that the world’s population is increasing. The idea is very possible, because Google is already beginning to visualize the future of cities and solve infrastructure problems on a large scale. It is not only “high-rise farms” but “smart city”. However, we always have… Read more »

Katarzyna Pelc
Katarzyna Pelc
13 April 2020 18:56
Reply to  Natalia

Perhaps there is a limit ….but not because of the ideas for innovation but because of the price we pay for some innovation…?What do you think?

Natalia
Natalia
14 April 2020 15:32
Reply to  Katarzyna Pelc

I think this is a very good point. However, when the idea is good, you can apply for funding for the prototype. Were it not for funding from, for example, the European Union, many innovative technologies may not exist. Anyway, this is still a kind of limits and I agree with that. However, looking at the ideas of the human mind themselves, they have no limits and it is amazing.

Katarzyna Pelc
Katarzyna Pelc
15 April 2020 18:52
Reply to  Natalia

Actually I wasn’t talking about the material price:):)L:

Wiktoria W
Wiktoria W
15 April 2020 18:00

How does constant innovation in technology affect our lives? Over the years, technology constantly is changing and improves. It revolutionized our world and daily lives. However, it has positive as well as a negative impact. When it comes to advantages, advanced technology makes communication much easier. These advanced communication tech tools have helped us to eliminate time and distance as obstacles to effective communication. Moreover, it improved home entertainment, housing, and our lifestyles. The majority of the items that you have in your home today are automated, which makes your life much easier, organized and safer. Also, education changed by that. Nowadays we have the possibility to participate in lessons online via special platforms. The next advantage is the fact that it is easier for each of us to travel. Innovative technology makes traveling extremely convenience. Today, we just cannot imagine life without transport like cars, trains, buses, and airplanes… Read more »

Paweł P.
Paweł P.
17 April 2020 04:47
Reply to  Wiktoria W

I totally agree with you. As you said constant innovations in technology bring to our lives lots of advantages but, unfortunately disadvantages as well. Have you ever experienced the negative affect of technology in your life? Is it possible to avoid it? What do you think?