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Podcast Link: Informing Choices
Summary
In this insightful conversation, futurist David Smith discusses the potential landscape of work and society in the year 2050. He explores the impact of technological advancements, shifts in demographics, and changes in government and policy on our future. Smith delves into the intelligent age, health advancements, the rise of 3D printing, and the need for reevaluating our societal values.
Key Points and Ideas
- The future may see a shift in government forms, potentially moving away from traditional democracies.
- The intelligent age could bring about tremendous changes, including advancements in quantified health and longevity.
- By 2050, technology may be pervasive, with central devices like smartphones becoming redundant.
- Additive manufacturing, such as 3D printing, is poised to revolutionize production processes and materials.
- The circular economy and personalized 3D fabrication could lead to a world with less waste and more convenience.
- Trust plays a crucial role in the adoption of new technologies.
- Work in 2050 may involve interacting closely with AI and robotics, taking on roles as teachers, informers, and performers.
- We’ll need to rethink the value we place on different types of work, with care services gaining importance.
- Managing data will be crucial, as companies may be held accountable for its use.
- Social networkers will be needed to counteract the negative effects of social networks.
- Health will see significant changes, with nano devices and personalized medicine transforming healthcare.
- 3D printing in pharmaceuticals is already gaining ground.
Key Statistics
- In 1820, China was the world’s largest economy, and India was the second-largest. The UK was fourth. These rankings are returning in the 21st century.
- The top five IT firms collectively have a GDP larger than the bottom 110 countries in the world.
- There could be a shortage of 8 to 92 million care workers in the next 20 years.
- In 2015, the FDA approved the first 3D printed drugs.
Key Takeaways
- The future of work and society in 2050 is likely to be shaped by technological advancements, demographic changes, and shifts in government and policy.
- The intelligent age and quantified health may extend human longevity and wellness.
- Pervasive technology, 3D printing, and the circular economy could lead to a world with less waste and greater convenience.
- Trust is a crucial factor in the adoption of new technologies.
- Work in 2050 may involve close collaboration with AI and robotics, ushering in new job roles.
- Reevaluation of the value society places on different types of work is necessary.
- Proper management of data will become essential to avoid liability issues.
- Social networkers may be needed to counteract the negative effects of social networks.
- The healthcare sector is poised for significant changes, with nano devices and 3D-printed personalized medicine on the horizon.
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