Most important for coordinating our world's technology?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the person most important for coordinating our world's technology, with a focus on the role of Bill Gates and the potential for someone in the space technology industry to take on this role in the future. The conversation also touches on the importance of space exploration and colonization in the advancement of human civilization, and the potential impact of other technologies such as nanotech and cloning.
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Who, in your opinion, is the person most important for coordinating our world's technology?
 
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What exactly do you mean by "coordinating"?
 
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russ,

"Coordinating" meaning providing a human link which enables worldwide technological systems to function as a whole.
 
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Unfortunately, I think that person, for the past decade or so, has been Bill Gates. As much as Windows is hated by many, the fact is the OS is easy, and has been a massive part of the growth of the entire IT industry, which allows the spread of information.
 
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Who then, after King Gates?
 
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Well, me, obviously.
 
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ROFLMAO!
 
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Hail to the King! :-D

Seriously though, I think the next person will be related to spacetechnology... All in all, the alltime greatest challenge is to allow people to colonize other worlds and spread ( and sadly, as we know supress/kill local inhabitants/"aliens" ) as far as we posibly can... Achieving this would be the ultimate success of our civilisation, the only, if any, reason for our existense, except of course for survival...
Maybe the person will be some director at NASA or in a private company, who see profit in space travel or planetary colonisation. Cant name anyone for the time being though...

One could ask "what about nanotech, cloning, computers, genomresearch and that stuff?" Well, IMHO that aids to either maintain our survival, or help us get into space...
That's how I see it

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Thomas Hansen
 

1. What role does technology play in our world?

Technology plays a crucial role in our world as it allows us to communicate, access information, and perform tasks more efficiently and effectively. It also drives innovation and contributes to economic growth.

2. How does technology coordination impact society?

Technology coordination is essential for managing and implementing new technologies in a way that benefits society. It ensures that resources are used efficiently and that technology is accessible and beneficial for all members of society.

3. Who is responsible for coordinating our world's technology?

Technology coordination is a collaborative effort between various stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, and individuals. It requires cooperation and communication to ensure that technology is utilized in a responsible and ethical manner.

4. What are some challenges in coordinating technology on a global scale?

Some challenges in coordinating technology on a global scale include differing regulations and policies, language barriers, and varying levels of technological infrastructure and access in different regions of the world.

5. How can we ensure that technology coordination is sustainable?

To ensure sustainable technology coordination, we must consider the environmental, social, and economic impacts of new technologies. This includes promoting renewable energy sources and addressing issues such as data privacy and ethical use of technology.

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