However, the era where technology was business-focused is almost fading now and the same technology now can be used to solve the problems of a wider variety. The challenges prevailing in society from healthcare to environmental sustainability, education to making jobs accessible, etc. The leaders of technology are to play a vital role in driving this transformation through collaboration and innovative thinking.
Let’s have a look at some of the ways technology is helping solve major global challenges:
Education:
Traditional classroom teachings are not of much help in the learning of students in an era where technology is making waves. Smart Classroom Technology was the solution for this and it has been helping students learn in a blended mode while staying up to date with the recent advances in technology. For students, specifically belonging to remote areas, smart classrooms are the way forward with the help of video conferencing, wireless technology, and developments in the cloud. It can offer access to classes, and subjects that they might not have access to if it was not for technology.Not only students, but technology is helpful for skilled workers as well. Virtual Reality will play a crucial role as a training tool for workers. Especially in the field of medicine and engineering where courses or programs incorporate simulation to provide hands-on experience.
Climate Change:
Developing more efficient and ready-to-copy buildings and streets via Smart City Models and the Internet of Things (IoT). From creating non-polluting air cooling and heating systems to smart lighting that consumes way less energy, it can be done via new technologies.Applications can be built which are connected to sensors that can measure and improve the utilization of water and electricity.
Public Safety:
There are a range of technologies available that can help to increase public safety throughout the globe. It can be used to help the masses remain trackable and safe wherever they are. Location-based emergency communication and apps allow users to find the location and whereabouts of those in danger and seek necessary help for their safety. It is very much in use currently with GPS systems, Location enabled ride apps, smartwatches, and GPS-enabled smartphones that track every location you have visited.Healthcare:
Just like every other field, technology once combined with healthcare becomes invincible. The digitization of hospitals and other healthcare facilities like pathology labs or diagnostic centers will witness a paper-based industry transition to more sensible and efficient Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) which allows doctors to access medical records of patients from anywhere as well as interact with them.It is known that EMRs will help enrich the experience of patients and will also significantly decrease costs for hospitals, ultimately leading to providing quality care to patients around the globe around the clock.
Disaster Relief:
Technology can help significantly in providing disaster relief. Advances in technology are providing new and efficient ways to cope better with the aftereffects of a disaster.From enhancing the communication with survivors to helping emergency services get useful and crucial information in time.
Drones are to be used in dropping off critically needed aid packages to areas that get isolated.
Reducing Poverty:
Technology can play a huge role in the reduction of poverty across the world. It can do so by generating jobs and allowing people in developing countries to reach and gain a wider market. Digital literacy and access to the internet can open up more opportunities for people to create economic offers for themselves.The gig economy emergence is one such example. Freelancers are working from their homes with the help of the internet and educating themselves on how they can use the internet to their advantage.
Conclusion:
Advances in technology can help solve global challenges at a larger scale which will be beneficial for the public. Technology leaders can play a major role in bringing this change. It is so because when a business determines and explains an authentic purpose, genuine to the masses, consumers feel a connection and ultimately towards the cause. It will help in creating economic value as well because a consumer is willing to pay more for the products they feel are genuinely making a difference, while also moving the needle on a social challenge.Technology is the way forward to combat huge global challenges.
