Future Technology - digital, biotech, nanotech, engineering.

Other, , Prof. Patrick Dixon

Updated On 02 Feb, 19

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Future of technology, innovation, outsourcing, manufacturing, research and development in digital technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology and engineering. New technology convergence and divergence in features, design, function, capability. Iphone apps as example of new technology innovation and software development. IT industry, manufacturing, retail, energy, transport, aviation and so on. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Patrick Dixon.

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Lecture 10: Cultural Differences in View of Science and Progress

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httpwww.globalchange.com Huge cultural gap between different world views eg Taliban view or view in America of things like technology and science. Popular views of science, ethics and morality. The Yuk Factor in reactions to science by general public. How emotions affect decisions about scientific research. Influence of religions such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism on attitudes to scientific research – eg use of embryonic stem cells, human cloning for research, transgenic animals, genetically modified food. Keynote conference speaker Patrick Dixon at Stein Am Rhein Leadership Summit – questions and answers facilitated by Professor Prabhu Guptara.