Ten technologies which could change our lives: potential impacts and policy implications
This report explores ten emerging technology trends that could significantly impact society and policy-making in the European Union, focusing on their expected and unexpected implications, as well as legal considerations for EU policy-makers and legislators.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Panel for the Future of Science and Technology |
| Publication date: | January 23, 2015 |
| Authors: | Alessandra DI TELLA, Andreea Nicoleta STEFAN, Darja VRSCAJ, Darja Vrscaj, Fernando FRECHAUTH DA COSTA SOUSA, Geoff ARCHER, Geoff Archer, Isabella CAMPION, Jonathan GUNSON, Laura PANADES-ESTRUCH, Laura Panades-Estruch, Lieve VAN WOENSEL, Lieve Van Woensel, Maria Del Mar NEGREIRO ACHIAGA, Maria KOLLAROVA, Nera KULJANIC, Peter IDE-KOSTIC, Teresa LÓPEZ GARCÍA, Veronika KUNZ |
| Geographic focus: | European Union, Unknown |
| Page count: | 28 |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing each technology trend to identify expected and unexpected societal impacts, as well as legal and policy implications for the European Union.
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Key Insights
The ten technology trends examined are autonomous vehicles, graphene, 3D printing, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), virtual currencies like Bitcoin, wearable technologies, drones, aquaponic systems, smart home technologies, and electricity storage using hydrogen. The study provides an overview of each trend, discusses potential impacts, and analyzes legal aspects relevant to EU policy-making.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 3d printing | 2015 publication year | English publication language | aquaponic systems | autonomous vehicles | drones | electricity storage | emerging technologies | european union geographic scope | graphene | moocs | smart homes | virtual currencies | wearable technologies