Lecture for SCG executives about technology trend.

1. Macro Trends in Technology Dr Nares Damrongchai, STI 15 January 2010

3. บางครั้งไม่ใช่ทางออกทางเศรษฐกิจ ก็ต้องหาทางออกทางการเมือง

4. ถ้าไม่ออกทางการเมือง ก็ต้องดูในเรื่องเทคโนโลยีใหม่ที่จะมาสร้างเงื่อนไขให้เกิดการเปิดพรมแดนใหม่ทางการผลิตและการค้า

5. Global map of science by discipline The Scientific Century: Securing our Future Prosperity, The Royal Society (2010)

7. Technology Trends Gartner Hype Cycle 2009

9. T – technological

10. E – economical

11. E – environmental

12. P – political “Outside-in vs Inside-out”

14. Batteries and electric cars

15. Internet

16. Stem cell therapy

17. Nanotechnology

18. Batteries and electric cars Source: HiTec Energy Limited

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21. Internet

22. Nanotechnology Source: National Nanotechnology Center, 2009

23. Genomics

24. Synthetic Life

30. Example: Social, Technological, Economical, Environmental, Political drivers!

31. Drivers บางครั้งก็อาจเป็น Barriers

32. Drivers for, and Barriers to, Technology Implementation a . Cost/Financing b . Laws/Policies c . Social Values, Public Opinions, Politics d . Infrastructure e . Privacy Concerns f . Resource Use and Environmental Health g . Investment in R&D h . Education and Literacy i . Population and Demographics j . Governance and Stability Source: The Global Technology Revolution 2020 (Rand, 2006)

34. Develop physical and human institution and capacity.

35. Recognize the barriers.

36. And many more! Source: Emerging Technology International Conference, MOST (2005)