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| name | description | change | 10-year | driving-force | relevancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility of Supply Chain Consequences | Revealing hidden impacts of production and manufacturing processes. | Shift from invisible to visible consequences in supply chains. | Greater transparency in supply chains leading to ethical consumerism and sustainable practices. | Consumer demand for transparency and accountability in product sourcing. | 4 |
| Data Ownership and Privacy | Concerns about who owns and controls data collected from devices. | Control over personal data shifting from corporations to individuals and regulatory bodies. | More individuals owning their data, leading to new business models and privacy protections. | Growing awareness and activism around data privacy rights. | 5 |
| Crisis in Resource Supply Chains | Emerging crises in resource availability, particularly in electronics and manufacturing. | From stable supply chains to disrupted and resource-scarce environments. | Increased focus on recycling and sustainable resource management in technology sectors. | Rising resource scarcity and environmental concerns pushing for innovative solutions. | 5 |
| Open-source Business Models | Growing interest in building businesses based on open-source principles. | Transition from proprietary to collaborative and open business models. | A rise in collaborative platforms and services that thrive on open-source contributions. | Desire for innovation through collaboration and community engagement in business. | 4 |
| Advanced Medical Technologies | Development of new medical technologies, such as ultrasound patches. | Advancements in medical tech from traditional methods to innovative solutions. | Widespread adoption of non-invasive medical technologies improving patient care. | Technological advancements and demand for better healthcare solutions. | 3 |
| Cultural Shifts in Personal Identity | Emerging trends in self-identity, including concepts like ‘marrying oneself.’ | From traditional views of identity to more fluid and personal interpretations. | Greater acceptance of diverse identities and personal expressions in society. | Cultural shifts towards individualism and self-exploration. | 3 |
| AI in Creative Fields | Utilization of AI tools like DALL·E 2 in creative processes. | Integration of AI in creative industries transforming traditional artistry. | AI becoming a co-creator in various artistic fields, redefining creativity. | Technological advancements in AI and its capabilities in creativity. | 4 |
| name | description | relevancy |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility of Production Consequences | The challenge of revealing the often hidden environmental and social impacts of production and manufacturing processes in global supply chains. | 5 |
| Data Ownership and Privacy | Concerns about who owns data collected by companies, especially in the context of advanced technologies like electric vehicles and social media. | 4 |
| Resource Shortages | Potential future shortages of critical materials like copper and chips, impacting industries and economies. | 5 |
| Technological Dependency | The risk associated with reliance on software substitutes, which may create vulnerabilities in service provision and technology management. | 4 |
| Emerging Technologies and Sustainability | The need for sustainable development in new technologies, such as the use of recycling robots in addressing materials shortages. | 4 |
| name | description | relevancy |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility of Production Consequences | A growing emphasis on making the consequences of production and manufacturing visible to consumers and stakeholders. | 5 |
| Data Ownership and Privacy | Increasing awareness and concern regarding who owns data generated by consumers and devices, leading to calls for regulation. | 4 |
| Non-Extractive Architecture | A shift towards architectural practices that do not deplete resources or harm the environment, promoting sustainability. | 4 |
| Open-Source Business Models | The emergence of business models that prioritize open-source principles, allowing for collaboration and shared resources. | 4 |
| Futuristic Tools and Analytics | The adoption of tools and methodologies for predicting future trends and challenges, enhancing strategic planning. | 4 |
| Recycling and Resource Management Technologies | Development of technologies aimed at recycling materials, such as chips recycling robots, to address resource shortages. | 5 |
| Voice Technology Evolution | The evolution of voice technology, exemplified by the concept of ‘voice necromancers’ like Alexa, indicating new user interactions. | 3 |
| Cultural Consumption Trends | A trend towards consuming media and literature that explore complex themes, such as consciousness and societal structures. | 3 |
| name | description | relevancy |
|---|---|---|
| Visible Supply Chains | Rethinking supply chains to make production consequences visible, addressing environmental and ethical impacts. | 5 |
| Chips-Recycling Robots | Robots designed to recycle semiconductor chips, addressing the impending chips crisis and promoting sustainability. | 4 |
| New Ultrasound Patches | Innovative ultrasound technology for medical applications, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and patient care. | 4 |
| DALL·E 2 | Advanced AI for generating images from text prompts, pushing the boundaries of creativity and design. | 5 |
| name | description | relevancy |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility of Supply Chain Consequences | The need to make the consequences of production and manufacturing visible is emerging as a key challenge in the 21st century. | 5 |
| Data Ownership in Technology | Questions surrounding the ownership of data collected by companies like Tesla and Google are becoming increasingly pertinent as technology evolves. | 4 |
| Non-Extractive Architecture | Emerging concepts in architecture that prioritize sustainability and non-extractive practices are gaining attention. | 3 |
| Botanist Shortages | The shortage of botanists may impact biodiversity research and conservation efforts, highlighting a growing concern in ecological studies. | 3 |
| Chips Recycling Crisis | The ongoing crisis in chip production has led to a focus on the development of recycling robots for chips, indicating a shift towards sustainability. | 4 |
| Service as a Software Substitute (SaSS) | The rise of SaSS reflects a shift in how software services are delivered, raising questions about sustainability and business models. | 3 |
| Copper Crisis | Emerging concerns about a potential copper crisis may impact various industries dependent on this resource. | 4 |
| Voice Technology and Ethics | The use of voice technology, like Alexa, raises ethical questions about its role and implications in everyday life. | 4 |