Hello fellow readers,
This term we are learning about the future.
Futurism: Technology through Time
Terms & Definitions
| Terms | Definitions |
| Artificial intelligence (AI) | The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems |
| Machine learning | The use and development of computer systems that are able to learn and adapt without following explicit instructions, by using algorithms and statistical models to analyse and draw inferences from patterns in data. |
| Virtual reality (VR) | The computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors. |
| Augmented reality (AR) | An interactive experience that enhances the real world with computer-generated perceptual information |
| Internet of things (IoT) | The interconnection via the internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data. |
| Blockchain | A blockchain is a decentralized, distributed and public digital ledger that is used to record transactions across many computers so that the record cannot be altered retroactively without the alteration of all subsequent blocks and the consensus of the network. |
| Quantum computing | Computing that makes use of the quantum states of subatomic particles to store information. |
| 3D printing | The action or process of making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession. |
| Cybersecurity | The state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this. |
| Autonomous vehicles | A vehicle capable of sensing its environment and operating without human involvement. |
| Robotics | A branch of engineering that involves the conception, design, manufacture and operation of robots. |
| Nanotechnology | The branch of science and engineering devoted to designing, producing, and using structures, devices, and systems by manipulating atoms and molecules at nanoscale. |
| Biotechnology | Technology based on biology. |
| Space exploration | Space exploration is investigation, by means of crewed and uncrewed spacecraft, of the reaches of the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere and the use of the information so gained to increase knowledge of the cosmos and benefit humanity. |
| Transhumanism | Transhumanism, philosophical and scientific movement that advocates the use of current and emerging technologies—such as genetic engineering, cryonics, artificial intelligence (AI), and nanotechnology—to augment human capabilities and improve the human condition. |
| Singularity | The state, fact, quality, or condition of being singular. |
| Futurism | Concern with events and trends of the future, or which anticipate the future. |
| Predictive analytics | The term predictive analytics refers to the use of statistics and modeling techniques to make predictions about future outcomes and performance. |
| Smart cities | A place where traditional networks and services are made more efficient with the use of digital solutions for the benefit of its inhabitants and business. |
| Wearable technology | Any kind of electronic device designed to be worn on the user’s body. |
| Cloud computing | Simply put, cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the internet (“the cloud”) to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. |
| Big data | Extremely large data sets that may be analysed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, especially relating to human behaviour and interactions. |
| Digital twins | A virtual representation of an object or system that spans its lifecycle, is updated from real-time data, and uses simulation, machine learning and reasoning to help decision making. |
| Augmented humanity | Augmented humanity is a human–computer integration technology that proposes to improve capacity and productivity by changing or increasing the normal ranges of human function through the restoration or extension of human physical, intellectual and social capabilities. |
| Brain-computer interface (BCI) | A computer-based system that acquires brain signals, analyzes them, and translates them into commands that are relayed to an output device to carry out a desired action. |
| Synthetic biology | A field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities. |
| Smart homes | Your home has a smart home system that connects with your appliances to automate specific tasks and is typically remotely controlled. |
| Digital health | Digital health is the use of digital technologies and accessible data, and the associated cultural change it induces, to help New Zealanders manage their health and wellbeing and transform the nature of healthcare delivery. |
| Energy storage | The ability to capture energy at one time for use at a later time. |
| Renewable energy | Energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. |
| Augmentation | The action or process of making or becoming greater in size or amount. |
FUTURISM
Cassette
A cassette tape is also called a compact cassette, an audio cassette, or simply a tape or cassette. it is an analog magnetic tape recording format for audio recording and playback-like music.
Telephone
The term is made from Greek: τῆλε (tēle, far) and φωνή (phōnē, voice), together meaning distant voice. A common short form of the term is a phone, which came into use early in the telephone’s history.
Projector
The LCD projector has impacted society in many ways. The biggest impact was on both schools and businesses. The LCD projector provided presentations that everyone could see making it a more interactive learning experience. Also, it is a great way to share ideas among a big group, like businesses would do.
