Is Technology a boon or a bane? Researchers believe that it depends on the usage! If judiciously used, it’s a boon or else a bane. Studies have revealed that effective use of technology can help us save our planet tremendously, provided we learn to value our mother nature. Today, amid all the challenges the world is facing, it is now more than ever that the advent of technology has the potential to transform the world into a better place. It is developing and fast, and we are choosing to embrace it. With the advancement in place, technology today has the prowess to prevent and save the future from the next pandemic. It can help us be better prepared by anticipating future outbreaks and help to prevent the spread efficiently.
Technological innovations like - Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technology, Telehealth Technology, Renewable Energy, Remote Monitoring, Digital Revolution, etc. act as a boon to humankind and assure a better future for our next generations.
Below, technological experts have shared their selections for technologies that will have a truly positive impact on the greater good:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Artificial Intelligence applied to healthcare has already been a game-changer in the industry. Digital analytics has changed the way outbreaks are tracked and effectively managed, thereby saving lives. In the coming days, by using AI techniques the epidemics can be tracked real-time, predict the appearance of the virus, and based on the data an extensive and effective response can be developed.
Drone technology:A drone is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), an aircraft without a human pilot on board. From military applications, commercial purposes, and healthcare to scientific research, agriculture, policing and surveillance, this technology can bring a significant shift in the future. It also employs a host of advanced technologies including - computer vision, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, deep learning, machine learning, and thermal sensors.
EdTech:Technology is reshaping the world and in future nothing is more due for an update than the current educational system. The future needs a hyper-connectivity that allows educators to go digital and adopt new technologies to help students reach their full potential. EdTech is creating a truly positive impact on the greater good by democratising seamless access to education.
Blockchain Technology: In simple words, blockchain is about transparency. The blockchain applications provide a robust, transparent and cheap means of facilitating effective decision-making, leading to faster responses, especially during healthcare emergencies.In the context of pandemic situations, blockchain technology has the potential to track the spread of the disease, manage insurance payments and efficiently maintain the sustainability of medical supply chains and donation tracking pathway systems. This technology ensures trust and accountability.
Today, as the attention has shifted to environmental, social and governance issues, there’s a rising need for companies to quantify their sustainability efforts so that investors can thoroughly verify their data. Due to this, blockchain is going to play a pivotal role in addressing climate change as well.
In nutshell, technology is handling some of the world's most pressing environmental, social, economical and healthcare challenges. The future is technology. Though there is still ample scope to develop and improve, today’s initial results are helpful signs for the future of our planet!