Emerging Technologies That Could Change the World

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Technology is constantly shifting and changing. Just in the last century, the way the world works has completely shifted because of technological advances. The following are current emerging technologies that could cause an equal shift in the coming years.

Gene Editing

Gene editing is both a scientific and a technological process that could really change the way the world works. Gene editing occurs when scientists can use technology to change or alter a specific sequence within the genome. Doing so can be used for a variety of purposes. According to MedlinePlus, an individual with a disease or condition that is caused by sequencing in their DNA can correct the condition at its core. While this technology could be helpful, it is surrounded with ethical issues. For one, there is a chance that the wrong genome could be changed during the gene editing, resulting in potentially devastating consequences. There is also some speculation that gene editing could get out of hand, and individuals could use the technology to make themselves genetically superior instead of just correcting any genetic issues.

Blockchain

Blockchain is basically just what it sounds like. It is a technology that chains sequences of blocked information together and distributed amongst its users. The most popular use of this type of technology at the moment is Bitcoin. Blockchain is not Bitcoin, but it is how Bitcoin functions. Blockchain boasts of being an incorruptible technology, which makes it perfect for financial transactions like Bitcoin. According to Notisphere, blockchain smart contracts can speed up processes in finance and healthcare. These smart contracts allow a perfect if / then scenario to be executed. With this technology, when the terms of the contract are met, the contract will automatically be executed. This technology can be incredibly beneficial in industries like finance and healthcare for many reasons. First, smart contracts are simple and easy to set up. They also provide increased transparency with the transactions happening through the contract, and increased security as well.

Artificial Intelligence

This is the technology with which most people are fairly familiar. If you have a smartphone with a virtual assistant feature, you’ve used artificial intelligence technology. Artificial intelligence is any technology that tries to complete tasks that would normally require human intelligence to perform. Artificial intelligence is continually growing as technology progresses, but it has the potential to replace many individual’s jobs and many mundane tasks people wish to avoid.

Technology has allowed society to progress and grow significantly in the last 100 years, and it will continue to do so exponentially. Technology has the potential to change a lot of the way we do things all across our lives. These are just a few of the technological advances that have the potential to really change the world.

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