Week 3

In this week's session of technology and world change, the two topics we had discussed were industrial development and innovation management. I learned that the concept behind sustainable industrial development is cyclical and not linear. If our production process is a linear one, at no parts of the process is materials recycled and 'given' back to the environment. We should all aim to have processes cyclical in nature so that it is sustainable and we would not impede use of these resources by future generations. On the other hand, managing innovation change involves determining rate of advancement in the different technologies. I'd like to keep in mind that non-sustainable technology is slowing losing its place in the world. Replacing it is green technology. However,there are 2 types of green technology, there's clean technology and cleaning technology. Cleaning technology refers to technologies that clean up waste and reduce pollution. On the other hand, clean technology refers to technology that does not produce pollution or waste. To a large extent i think that the technology we further invest in should be clean technology as it seems more logical to follow the very cliche saying of "prevention is better than cure".

i feel that maybe more discussion could be done to know how or what to invest in terms of technology. How do we decide what to have research and development in? Overall, this session was 7.2 out of 10 as it seemed rather rushed when the students were reluctant to share on certain articles.