Tech’s Indelible Impact on Society
Tech’s Indelible Impact on Society
Here’s something to think over: 25% of survey respondents would implant a chip in their brain if it gave them Internet access. Welcome to the digital revolution.
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On average, survey respondents predict that, due to shifting economics and the emergence of disruptive, upstart businesses, 34% of the current Fortune 500 companies will no longer exist by 2030.
Compliance Statement
43% believe that digital companies, like Apple, Twitter, Facebook and Uber, will eventually get regulated like utilities as they grow in importance and power.
Complete Connectivity
Assuming it was safe, one-quarter of survey respondents would implant a chip in their brain if it gave them constant access to the Internet, up from 11% who would do this in 2008.
Wealth Gap
43% feel that the tech industry now seems focused on making the lives of the rich easier and better, as opposed to bridging the divide between the rich and poor.
Budding Brilliance
50% believe the “next Steve Jobs” will come from the U.S., compared to just 21% who predicted the “next Bill Gates” would come from the U.S. in 2006.
Tech Difference-Makers: Machine Mania
27% say the Internet of things will have the biggest impact on society and the economy over the next 10 years.
Tech Difference-Makers: Security!
21% predict that cyber-attacks will make the most impact upon society and the economy for the next decade.
Tech Difference-Makers: In Fashion20% feel that wearable tech will have the greatest impact upon society and the economy for the next decade.
Biggest Tech Difference-Makers: Big Brains
20% say artificial intelligence will make the most impact on society and the economy over the next 10 years.
Gender Divide
35% of males would implant a chip in their brain to have constant access to the Internet, as opposed to just 15% of females.