A timeline of technology transformation: How has the pace changed ...
Feb 27, 2023 · The pace of technological change is much faster now than it has been in the past, according to Our World in Data. It took 2.4 million years for our ancestors to control fire and use it for …
How can we ensure digital inclusion for older adults?
October 1 is the International Day of Older Persons, and this year’s theme is “Digital Equity for All Ages.” As services increasingly go digital, older people risk missing out. Here are six insights from the World …
Why the best technology isn’t always the winner
Feb 9, 2016 · Anyone who has watched the evolution of technology knows that sometimes, clever new technologies emerge and quickly supplant the incumbents, while others may take years or decades …
How to close the digital gap for the elderly - The World Economic Forum
Jan 19, 2021 · Training goes a long way to abating the fear surrounding new technology. Last year, JD organised classes for the elderly on how to use digital devices, starting with basics like downloading …
What are the needs and challenges of an ageing workforce?
Sep 17, 2024 · People are living longer and working longer, but employment solutions for workers over 50 are lacking. Research shows how best to support this age group.
Traditional farming and building methods solve modern-day problems ...
Nov 27, 2020 · Breakthroughs from science and technology have helped revolutionize much of everyday life. But sometimes, tried-and-tested ideas that have stood the test of time can still be of use. Here …
Nuclear power’s comeback is down to small modular reactors | World ...
Oct 6, 2022 · As mentioned, several major disasters have occurred at old traditional nuclear plants. And decades of nuclear power has generated the problem of what to do with all of those spent radioactive …
How to make 'creative destruction' work for everyone
Aug 31, 2021 · Technology has paved the way for economic transformation and improved quality of life. But 'creative destruction' can widen the inequality gap in the short-to-medium term. We must ensure …
As technology advances, how do we avoid losing touch with our values?
Dec 7, 2016 · The technology already exists, but what are the ethical consequences of deploying it? Jennifer Kuzma, Distinguished Professor in Social Sciences at North Carolina State University and a …
Is technology destroying more jobs than it creates?
Jun 8, 2015 · The technology is here. But the jobs are nowhere to be found. Thanks to the efficiency of the internet and automated systems, productivity and GDP have grown during the last few decades, …