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The Case For Humanities In The Era Of AI, Automation, And Technology

Faisal Hoque

More and more we’re finding ourselves standing at the intersection of humanity and technology. Rather than a nation of coders, digital literacy—the ability to understand digital items, digital technologies or the internet fluently—will be necessary for all new jobs. Some of those “connections” are downright threatening.

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How Innovative Companies Get their Best Ideas from Academic Research

Innovation Excellence

In virtually every advanced field, whether it be information technology, biotechnology, agriculture or renewable energy, America holds a leading position. Since World War II, the United States has been an innovation superpower. Other nations may challenge in one field or another, but no one can match its depth and breadth.

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The Power of Innovation: Key Topics and Content from Dynamic Keynote Speakers

Leapfrogging

These strategies underscore the importance of a proactive approach to innovation, one that integrates it into the company’s DNA. Your leaders are the catalysts for change and the architects of a company’s innovation strategy. Utilizing customer feedback loops to stay aligned with market needs.

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Three Major Pharma Companies Partnering with ideaPoint to Combat COVID-19

Anaqua

As COVID-19 continues to take a toll worldwide, it is more important than ever to provide pharmaceutical and biotech companies with the tools they need to work towards better therapies and, eventually, a cure for the potentially deadly disease which has infected over a million people around the globe. Abbott Laboratories.

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#1,588 – 2020 Breakthrough Nominee: Quantum Stealth

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

As Futurism puts it: “Canada’s Hyperstealth Biotechnology already manufactures camouflage uniforms for militaries across the globe. But now, the company has patented a new ‘Quantum Stealth’ material that disguises a military’s soldiers — or even its tanks, aircraft, and ships — by making anything behind it seem invisible.

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Actor-Oriented Organizing for the Digital Age

IdeaSpies

Digital technologies are transforming the global economy. In his pioneering book Being Digital (1995), technology futurist Nicholas Negroponte described how the old industrial economy would be eaten away by a new digital economy. Digital technologies are also used for learning, decision-making, and design.

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Actor-Oriented Organizing for the Digital Age

IdeaSpies

Digital technologies are transforming the global economy. In his pioneering book Being Digital (1995), technology futurist Nicholas Negroponte described how the old industrial economy would be eaten away by a new digital economy. Digital technologies are also used for learning, decision-making, and design.