Notes --- Nov.

16, 2021
When Technology and Humanity Cross
Part I : Technological Advancements and How we live in it.

Some of the most exciting discoveries and inventions became launching pads for a
new era of innovation in computers, electronics, manufacturing, and medicine.
These several technological advancements that are so revolutionary they will
continue to shape our lives well into the future.

Electricity
Would any new advancements have been possible without the breakthrough of
electricity? Obviously not. Since early discoverers like Benjamin Franklin studied it,
and inventors like Nikola Tesla tested ways to turn it into power, electricity has not
only been fueling generations of new innovations but also become an irreplaceable
tool of modern life.

Starting with our house, electricity is important for operating all appliances,
entertainment, lighting and all technology.When it comes to travelling, electricity is
important for the use of electric trains, airplanes and even some cars.

If you think about facilities such as schools, medical facilities such as hospitals and
retail facilities, all need electricity to run efficiently. When it comes to the medical
field, electricity allows for the availability of X-Rays, ECG’s and instant results
regarding blood tests, as well as anything else. It allows for a more efficient medical
practice in these facilities. Electricity is also important for the purpose and operation
of machines such as computers or monitors that display data to enhance medicine.
Without electricity, hospitals and medicine would not be able to be advanced and
cure illnesses, which would also result in more casualties.

The LASER (light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation)

> Discovered in 1960, lasers were so before their time, scientists were not even certain
where exactly they could be applied. Since then, lasers have found their way into
nearly every sector, from medicine to consumer electronics to manufacturing. In fact,
now, on an average day, nearly every person comes into contact with a laser in some
shape or form.

Semiconductor chips
> Many major technical advances became the springboard for countless other new
innovations. A good example is the semiconductor chip. The electric circuit with
many components such as transistors and wiring opened the door to the evolution of
the laptop, followed by the smartphone and tablet.

Quantum computing
> The invention of the computer, and especially the personal computer, will continue
to shape our lives. In October 2019, it was announced that a quantum computer,
which uses quantum mechanics to massively increase processing power, solved a
problem that a standard computer couldn’t in just 200 seconds, marking a new realm
of potential applications to explore.

The elevator
> It is not exactly quantum mechanics, but today’s cities would be unimaginable
without the elevator. The elevator unleashed a new wave of architecture and the age
of the skyscraper. A new invention, the MULTI, the first elevator designed to move
horizontally as well as vertically, is similarly poised to open new paths to urban
planning and building design.
> Elevator is important for patient, guest, guardians, small children, guest, visitors. It
makes our life easier; let us work and go to different floors faster, allows us to
transport goods with ease and helps us feel comfortable and relax all throughout the
ride.

The Human Genome Project

> No other modern advancement in science has transformed medicine so radically as
the Human Genome Project. Completed in 2003, the HGP mapped every gene in the
human genome. It opened the door to medical studies on genes associated with
diseases and led to a flourishing of biotech companies seeking to find new
applications in healthcare.
> The Human Genome Project identified the full set of human genes, sequenced them
all, and identified some of the alleles, particularly those that can cause disease when
they get mutated. Genes can be mapped relative to physical features of the
chromosome, or relative to other genes.

The automobile
> Truly a vehicle for change: once the first car rolled off the assembly lines, it never
stopped moving. Originally seen as a panacea for all mobility challenges, the car has
had to adapt to a global demand to eliminate fossil-fuel use and decrease traffic.
Enter the next generation: hybrid cars, electric cars, and driver-less cars, proving the
car will be with us for centuries to come.
> The automobile gave people more personal freedom and access to jobs and
services. It led to development of better roads and transportation. Industries and new
jobs
developed to supply the demand for automobile parts and fuel. These included
petroleum and gasoline, rubber, and then plastics.
> As the most widely accepted method of transportation, cars have changed the way
people live all over the world. With the development of suburbia, cars made it easier
for people to travel in this world, which was beginning to spread out at a rapid pace.
They quickly gained fame as the new and fast way to travel.

The Global Positioning System

> While cars accelerate our dayto-day life, getting from A to B can still be a challenge,
especially in a new place. First invented in 1973, Global PositioningSystem (GPS)
technology came on the market in 1995. Using satellites, it pinpoints a location and
helps you navigate. More recently, it has been the cornerstone of a host of smart city
and urban mobility apps.
> GPS satellites circle the Earth twice a day in a precise orbit. Each satellite transmits
a unique signal and orbital parameters that allow GPS devices to decode and
compute the precise location of the satellite. GPS receivers use this information and
trilateration to calculate a user's exact location.

The smartphone
> Cellular phones have had a major impact on our lives and the way that we perform
every day tasks. Many of these changes are apparent, while others we may not even
be aware of. Cell phones have brought a whole new meaning to the term
multitasking. Cell phones have enabled us to do various tasks all at the same time.
> the smartphone has become ubiquitous and absolutely necessary for modern
living. One reason why it is so special is that it can be linked up to, and harnessed by,
so many other technical advancements, from GPS to mobile banking to fitness apps.
> Some advantages smartphones provide are --better means of communication,
learning options to users, great exposure to the latest things, ways to personality
development, simple ways to access applications, ideas to succeed in business,
platforms to grow their applications, and more.