Megatrends 2022
1.- TECHNOLOGY
Human connections in an increasingly virtual world
Technology is disrupting human relations at a faster pace in recent years, but it is only the spearhead of a hyperconnected world, in which we can enrich our relationships, bring out the best in ourselves and fight against inequality. How will it develop? What will be the next frontier of digitization?
2.- TECHNOLOGY
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and its consequences for people
The advance of Artificial Intelligence is unstoppable. Understanding the advantages of its application in our daily lives, understanding its disadvantages and unearthing our preset prejudices is complicated but necessary in order to move forward. Furthermore, once the technological barriers have been overcome, we must assess how to use them in a way that will have positive impact on society.
3.- TECHNOLOGY
Metaverse, blockchain and cybersecurity
The Metaverse is a new iteration of the Internet that opens up an endless world of possibilities, but at the same time raises many questions about cybersecurity, digital identity, regulation, business relations, ways of working, privacy, etc. In just a few years, the answers to these questions will become clearer.
4.- MOBILITY
Where is the automation of public and private transportation headed?
Technology is already prepared for self-driving cars and cities are beginning to prepare their streets to use autonomous vehicles as public transport.
5.- SCIENCE
Shaping the human microbiome, a gateway to curing disease
The scientific community is focusing on the intestinal microbiome, which is hailed as a second DNA with the ability to changing based on external factors. There are scientists who claim that it carries much more weight than our genetics in the development of all kinds of diseases and, therefore, in the fight against them. Will knowledge of the microbiome change medicine as we know it now?
6.- WORK
The potential of technology
Technology, flexibility and more trained and connected professionals are causing changes in the way we work.
7.- EDUCATION
New paradigm in education
65% of the jobs that today’s children will have in the future do not yet exist. Therefore, educational models are increasingly tending to be more liquid, flexible and skill-enhancing. Where is the new paradigm of education headed?
8.- SUSTAINABILITY
Green transition and business transformation
There are critical times in the energy transition and the fight against climate change. Social mobilization is leading to more aware and green companies. A necessary commitment to achieve the desired goal of a zero-emissions world.
9.- AGING
Aging in the short-term: life expectancy vs. quality of life
The number of elderly people is increasing at a faster rate than the number of new births. The development of technology and health sciences is allowing us to achieve greater longevity in better health conditions. What are the opportunities of longevity coupled to better quality of life?
10.- SOCIAL NETWORKS
Ethics in social networks and their power to influence and divide communities
Social platforms are coming of age, refining ethics-related matters that had not been considered until now. And in turn, users will have to take responsibility for the use we make of them, to promote their positive and responsible use as tools for change on a global scale.
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