FT Tech Tonic
Harnessing the technological revolution
Nov 2, 2016
Carlota Perez of the London School of Economics discusses the need for radical changes to harness the benefits of the current technological revolution. Topics include the phases of technological evolution, green innovation driving capitalism, tax reforms for sustainable investments, and the role of governments in shaping a sustainable global economy.
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- Technological revolutions follow cyclical patterns with societal challenges and eventual benefits.
- Strategic socio-political choices and government policies are crucial for a sustainable technological golden age.
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Technological Revolutions Overview
The podcast discusses five significant technological revolutions outlined by Professor Carlotta Perez in her book. These revolutions, including the Industrial Revolution, the age of steam, the age of steel, the age of the automobile, and the age of information, follow similar patterns of evolution with distinct installation and deployment periods marked by infrastructure development and societal challenges.
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