A timeline of technology transformation: How has the pace changed ...
2023年2月27日 · 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 …
Why the best technology isn’t always the winner
2016年2月9日 · 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 …
How to close the digital gap for the elderly - The World Economic Forum
2021年1月19日 · 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 …
What are the needs and challenges of an ageing workforce?
2024年9月17日 · 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.
How to make 'creative destruction' work for everyone
2021年8月31日 · 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 …
Is technology destroying more jobs than it creates?
2015年6月8日 · 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 …
As technology advances, how do we avoid losing touch with our values?
2016年12月7日 · 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 …
A brief history of globalization | World Economic Forum
2019年1月17日 · But if the old Silk Road thrived on the exports of luxurious silk by camel and donkey, the new Alibaba Xi’an facility would be enabling a globalization of an entirely different kind. It would …
Metaverse: How 20 years of Second Life could help shape it
2023年10月13日 · Technology, understanding and attitudes towards virtual worlds have advanced in the two decades since Second Life was launched. While, today, interest in a metaverse is a given, 20 …
Is technology creating an anxious generation? - The World Economic …
2024年10月18日 · Experts emphasize the need for balanced technology use and redesigning digital tools to support children’s well-being. Positively, efforts are underway towards safeguarding youth …