The Disruptive Technologies Heading Our Way

2023-06-03 02:12:33

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What can the world expect in five, 10 or 25 years? SWI swissinfo.ch put this question to members of the science and diplomatic communities at Swiss Anticipation Day, hosted by the University of Zurich.

This content was published on June 3, 2023 June 3, 2023

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Deutsch (de) diese disruptiven technologien kommen auf uns zu (original)
Italiano (it) queste tecnologie dirompenti stanno arrivando

In all about 250 experts converged on the University of Zurich campus to sample coffee and croissants alongside panel discussions and talks organised by the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator, or GESDA. The group publishes an annual science breakthrough radarexternal link , which summarises the most important science trends for the coming years.

What follows is a breakdown of what scientific and diplomatic specialists consider to be the most important technologies of the future – technologies that could drastically transform society and therefore require a response today.

Bartlomiej K. Wroblewski / Alamy Quantum computers will help solve humanity's biggest problems

Quantum computing is currently considered the holy grail of science. "Quantum computers, which might be available in ten years' time, are a completely new thing,” says Marieke Hood, the executive director of GESDA's Impact Translator.“We expect to use them to solve problems for which we currently have no solutions.”

What is GESDA?

Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) is a foundation based in Geneva. It combines science and diplomacy to address global challenges.

GESDA analyses scientific research and technology trends to develop policy recommendations. It promotes exchanges between scientists, diplomats and experts to find solutions to issues such as climate change, sustainability, technology, health and security.

The foundation was established in 2019 as a joint initiative of the Swiss government and the city and canton of Geneva. It is funded according to the principle of public-private partnership and supported by the government and the canton and city of Geneva.

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As examples, she cites the possibility of discovering new materials much faster, capturing CO2 from the atmosphere, and eliminating antibiotics from the environment to prevent antibiotic resistance.

Because quantum computers are such a disruptive technology, they need to be addressed now – even if it is not yet clear how exactly they could be used in the future, Hood says.

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