Brett Parker Sap -The social changes that the fourth industrial revolution drives

If Klaus Schwab's predictions come true, and all signs point to a transformation already underway, the way we live may well be subject to change as well. As he himself says in his work "we live in a time of great promise and great danger."

The benefits of the fourth industrial revolution seem clear:
* Secure the potential to connect billions of people to digital networks.
* Dramatically improve the efficiency of organizations.
* Manage assets in a more sustainable way, even helping to regenerate the natural environment.

And yet, the drawbacks of the evolutionary process are still in the shadows. Schwab's concerns in this regard are along the following lines:

* Difficulty of the organizations to adapt to the new rhythm and the new methods.

* Change in the position of governments with respect to technological advances, which could leave focus on trying to regulate to limit themselves to capturing its benefits.
* Transfer of power to those who have greater possibilities for innovation and more resources.

* Appearance of new and important security problems.
* Growth of inequalities and fragmentation of societies.

It is difficult to think that we are prepared for this, especially when it is still not entirely clear how events will unfold.

However, we must think of solutions and not forget that people can continue to maintain control, as long as we are able to collaborate across geographical areas, sectors and disciplines to take advantage of the opportunities presented by this revolution, instead of getting lost in your threats.

 

After all, these new technologies are tools first and foremost made by people for people, and together, it is possible to shape a future that works for everyone.