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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 cooking, but 66 years to go from the first flight to humans landing on the moon.
- Max Roser
Nov 18, 2020 · Since the dotcom bubble burst back in 2000, technology has radically transformed our societies and our daily lives. From smartphones to social media and healthcare, here's a brief history of the 21st century's technological revolution.
Mar 14, 2024 · Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been around for some time and AI-powered consumer electronics, from smart home devices to personalized assistants, have become commonplace. However, the emergence of mainstream applications of generative AI has dominated the sector in recent years.
- Stephen Holroyd
Access to energy, electricity, sanitation, and clean water has transformed the lives of billions. Transport, telephones, and the Internet have allowed us to collaborate on problems at a global level. Emerging technologies are often expensive and, therefore, initially limited to society's richest.
Dec 24, 2019 · PBS NewsHour takes a look at the major shifts in social norms, global economies and how technology affects our daily lives. From smartphones to LBGTQ rights, here are some of the most memorable...
- Courtney Vinopal
Aug 24, 2021 · We are realizing both the challenges and the importance of mapping out the full range of ways that technology is changing our society, what we want those changes to look like, and what tools we have to try to influence and guide those shifts.
Aug 2, 2021 · The societal impacts of technological change can be seen in many domains, from messenger RNA vaccines and automation to drones and climate change. The pace of that technological change can affect its impact, and how quickly a technology improves in performance can be an indicator of its future importance.
