CHAPTER 4

The BIG Future

We have seen how our society evolved from version 1.0 to today’s 4.0. We have seen a flavor of the next-generation society through Falcon’s tale, followed by the highlights. Now, it’s time we dived into our future and analyzed how various aspects of our life are going to look like in the years to come.

Before we discuss industries, let’s go through some common principles that will drive our future. Sure, various technologies, all part of the BIG—Bio, Intelligent, and Green—are shaping our future, but how are they changing our industries? What is the end result we want to achieve through these technologies? Specific challenges vary from industry to industry, hence specific goals are different, too. Goals are different ...

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