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Economics Explored

Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Internet, AI and Blockchain

Nov 11, 2020
Nicholas Johnson and Dr Brendan Markey-Towler discuss the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the economy, focusing on AI, blockchain, and the internet. They explore AI disrupting sectors, blockchain reshaping governance, and the need for adaptable skills in the evolving economy.
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  • The Fourth Industrial Revolution combines internet, AI, and blockchain, reshaping the economy and daily life.
  • AI can outperform humans in predictive tasks with accessible data but requires human judgment in ambiguous situations.

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Defining Industrial Revolutions

Industrial revolutions are historical periods marked by breakthrough technologies that significantly impact economic institutions and marketplaces, leading to increased production possibilities and higher standards of living. These revolutions transcend industries and fundamentally change core operational processes, enabling societies to produce more efficiently and improve living standards. Industrial revolutions involve general purpose technologies that revolutionize multiple production processes simultaneously, creating new markets and fundamentally altering economic structures.

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