Foundations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)

Explore the disruptive changes underway in science and culture and how these changes will impact society now and in the future.

Introduction

• How the fourth Industrial Revolution is changing the world

1. History of the Industrial Revolutions

• What is meant by Industrial Revolutions?
• The first and second Industrial Revolutions
• The third Industrial Revolution
• The fourth Industrial Revolution

2. The Elements of Change

• The significance of velocity, scope, impact, and convergence
• Everyone is getting connected
• Exploring rapid digital transformation
• Rapid advances in different sciences
• Economic and demographic shifts

3. The Core Technologies

• The big picture of technology trends
• Artificial intelligence
• Internet-of-Things
• Blockchain, cryptos, tokens, and NFTs
• Autonomous vehicles
• Web3
• Here comes the metaverse
• Digital twins

4. The Impact of this Revolution

• The emergence of smarter cities
• The future of work
• Vanishing industries and new industries
• Ethical consequences and considerations

5. Preparing and Responding to Change

• Taking action: Organizations
• Taking action: Individuals
• Revolution, climate change, and the big picture

Conclusion

• Final thoughts, next steps, and additional resources on the fourth Industrial Revolution