up:: [[Foundational and Emerging Technologies]] tags:: #source/video #on/future source:: [20 Emerging Technologies That Will Change The World - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzMiJFOa6w8) # 2024 - 20 Emerging Techs that will Change the World **Emerging Technologies Changing Our World** [[Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)]] - AGI is a concept of machines with human-like problem-solving abilities. - It goes beyond [[Narrow AI]], handling diverse cognitive tasks and adapting autonomously. - Progress is driven by organizations like OpenAI and Google DeepMind, using deep learning and neural networks. - Future implications include advancements in scientific research, medical diagnosis, creative arts, and potential surpassing of human intelligence. [[Gene Editing (CRISPR)]] - CRISPR is a revolutionary gene-editing technology using *molecular scissors to modify DNA*. - Applications include correcting genetic defects in animal models and cancer research. - Future applications may involve routine correction of genetic defects in human embryos and personalized selection of physical traits. - Gene editing could revolutionize medicine and agriculture, addressing hereditary diseases and improving crop characteristics. [[Quantum Computing]] - Quantum computing uses qubits with superposition and entanglement, allowing simultaneous processing of vast possibilities. - Google's quantum computer achieved *quantum supremacy, performing calculations impractical for classical computers*. - Potential impacts include breaking cryptographic systems, simulating molecular systems for drug discovery, and solving complex optimization problems. - Challenges include improving qubit stability and scaling up, but quantum computing may become a widely used technology. **Neuralink and** [[Brain-Computer Interfaces]] - [[Neuralink]] aims to create high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces using ultra-thin threads. - Current focus is on medical applications, assisting individuals with paralysis or neurological disorders. - Future applications include enhancing human cognition, telepathic communication, immersive virtual reality experiences, and education. [[Humanoid Robots]] - Humanoid robots advancements include improved movement, balance, and interaction capabilities. - AI and machine learning enable natural and intuitive human-like interactions. - Potential roles in healthcare, disaster response, and everyday life as companions, educators, or assistants. [[Generative AI]] - Generative AI creates new content, with advancements in natural language processing, image generation, and video creation. - Future possibilities include AI-generated sophisticated creative works, personalized content in education and entertainment, and AI in research and development. **Starlink** [[Satellites and Internet]] - [[Starlink]] aims to provide global high-speed internet access through a growing network of low earth orbit satellites. - Potential developments include more comprehensive global coverage, integration with other SpaceX ventures, and improved data speeds, bridging the digital divide. [[Artificial Wombs]] - Artificial wombs mimic natural womb conditions to support premature infants' development. - Future applications may extend to *infertility treatments and reproduction in space*. [[Nanotechnology]] - Nanotechnology manipulates matter at the atomic or molecular scale, with applications in medicine and material science. - Advancements include nanoscale drug delivery systems and materials like graphene with unique properties. - Future impacts may involve widespread use of nanobots for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in healthcare. - **Medical Treatment:** Attacks pathogens directly, opens new frontiers in medical treatment. - **Environmental Sustainability:** - Plays a crucial role in water purification, air filtration, and energy generation. - Utilizes nanomaterials for efficient solar cells, batteries, and fuel cells. [[Internet of Things (IoT)]] - **Connected Devices:** Real-time data exchange without human involvement. - **AI Integration:** - Integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning. - Enhances efficiency and intelligence of IoT devices. - **Future Developments:** - IoT in smart cities optimizes traffic, waste management, energy efficiency, and public safety. - Healthcare benefits from real-time patient monitoring and personalized treatment. [[Self-Driving Cars|Autonomous Vehicles]] * Self-driving cars utilize sensors, cameras, and AI for navigation without human input. - **Technological Advancements:** - Improved sensor technology and AI algorithms. - Integration with smart city infrastructure for enhanced communication. - **Transportation Revolution:** - Reduces traffic congestion and emissions. - Enables efficient logistics and delivery with driverless trucks and drones. - **Future Possibilities:** - Promotes widespread car sharing and reduces the need for personal vehicle ownership. - Self-driving taxis and efficient transport options in logistics. [[Space Tourism]] - **Current Focus:** - Suborbital flights providing weightlessness and Earth views. - Companies like Blue Origin offering suborbital experiences. - **Future Developments:** - Orbit flights for longer space experiences. - Space hotels and lunar tourism as potential milestones. [[Smart Cities]] - **Current Advancements:** - Use of [[Big Data]] and AI for city optimization. - Applications in traffic management, public transportation, energy usage, and waste management. - **Future Integration:** - Widespread use of autonomous vehicles for reduced congestion. - Drone use for delivery services and emergency response. - **Environmental Impact:** - Advanced monitoring systems for reduced carbon footprint. - Contribution to healthier living environments. [[Mixed Reality]] - **Current Advancements:** - Improved headset technology for higher resolution and wider field of view. - Gesture and voice recognition for natural interactions. - **Future Applications:** - Immersive learning experiences in education. - Remote collaboration and telepresence for enhanced productivity. - **Industry Impact:** - Revolutionizes design and engineering visualization. - Personalized gaming and interactive media experiences. [[3D Printing]] - **Current Advancements:** - Expansion of printable materials beyond plastics and metals. - Increase in printing speed and size for efficient production. - **Future Impact:** - Standard tool in healthcare for customized prosthetics and [[Artificial Organs]]. - Local and on-demand manufacturing for sustainable practices. - **Advanced Applications:** - Potential creation of replicators for manufacturing almost any object. - Significant impact on various industries, including aerospace. [[Solid State Batteries]] * A promising alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries with increased energy density. - **Current Developments:** - Higher energy density for smaller space. - Faster charging times compared to lithium-ion batteries. - **Automotive Impact:** - Addresses electric vehicle limitations related to range anxiety and charging times. - Potential reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in transportation. - **Renewable Energy Contribution:** - Ideal for energy storage in renewable systems. - Enables more reliable and efficient use of solar and wind energy. [[Fusion Power]] - **Current Advancements:** - High-temperature superconducting magnets for stabilizing hot plasma. - Advanced materials and technologies for increased efficiency and safety. - **Future Milestones:** - Achieving net energy gain for practical power generation. - Potential for sustainable and clean energy source. - **Environmental Benefits:** - *Produces no greenhouse gas emissions.* - Complements renewable energy sources for combating climate change. [[Blockchain]] * Decentralized digital ledger with applications beyond cryptocurrencies. * **Decentralized Finance Platforms:** - Blockchain enables financial services like lending, borrowing, and investing without traditional intermediaries. - Aimed at making financial services more accessible, especially to underserved populations. - **Expanding Applications:** - Beyond financial transactions, used in supply chain management. - Secure and *fraud-proof voting mechanisms*. - **Smart Contracts:** - Self-executing [[Smart Contracts]] automating complex processes. - Potential for revolutionizing digital identity security. - **Future Possibilities:** - Enhanced privacy through secure digital identities. - Significant impact on IoT communication and automation. [[Smart Homes]] - Smart homes integrate devices and systems through the [[Internet of Things (IoT)]] for comfort, ease, and safety. - Devices include smart thermostats, lights, cameras, and appliances controlled remotely via smartphones or voice commands. - Artificial intelligence and machine learning automate tasks based on user behavior. - Advanced home assistance responds to voice commands and proactively manages home environments. - Developments include sophisticated home security with real-time monitoring, facial recognition, and anomaly detection. - Future potential includes widespread adoption of energy management systems and health monitoring for residents. [[Lab Grown Meat]] - Lab-grown meat, also known as cultured meat, is a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional livestock farming. - Meat is cultivated from animal cells in a controlled environment, eliminating the need for animal slaughter. - Advancements include improved scalability and efficiency, reducing production costs. - Diversification of lab-grown meat products to include poultry, pork, and seafood. - Future potential includes large-scale production facilities for accessibility and affordability. - Possibility of culinary innovations, allowing *customization of taste, texture, and nutritional content*.