Lessons learnt from TWC course

Throughout this whole course. we have discussed many different aspects of technology and its implications and drivers of those change.

Summary of this whole TWC course:

Change is imminent. I learnt that we have to be adaptable and react fast to change. Unlike in the past, when the rate of technological advancement was not as fast, the world today changes fast and new information are uncovered everyday. Hence, we need to be able learn quick and be willing to learn from others.

Receptive to new ideas. Just like what prof always says, we have to ask why not and not why. By asking why not, we are open to new ideas and there is no limit to the possibilities of what can happen. By adopting this attitude, we would be able to be more creative and the rate of technological advancement would be faster.

Companies need to adapt. Prof also introduced us the concept of the falling star and the rising star. Attitude is extremely important. Companies need to continue to improve their products and services. Research and development is also important although it is expensive. The problem with research and development is that some countries wait for others to invest heavily in it then they would just reap the fruits of their labour.

Throughout this course, we talked about information and communicative technology (ICT), healthcare and the bio medical sector, the agricultural sector, energy sources, emerging technologies and technology and forecast assessments.

I learnt that technology is like double edge sword, if humans use technology in the wrong way, it could cause devastating consequences. However, if its applied to correct way, it could help humankind improve our standard of living and even save lives. I feel that it is important to ensure that the poor also has access to technology. The socio-economic divide could seriously worsen quickly if the poor are not given access to the internet. The internet is an extremely useful tool as it allows one to access to a wide variety of content. Perhaps in the future, education could be provided to children in third world nations through using the internet.

In addition, i learnt that some technology are dangerous and extra caution needs to be taken. For example, the incident of the japan fukushima daiichi plant that had a nuclear meltdown, it caused catastrophic impacts on the environment. Hence, technology needs to be handle properly or it would cause more problems.

I have enjoyed this TWC journey and made many new friends. I have learnt to look things from different perspectives and i truly enjoyed this course and would apply what i learnt to my future endeavors! :)