New & Emerging technologies

Question 1

What is the definition of a new and emerging technology?

Answer 1

Manufacturing processes,machinery and new designs in the way things are made e.g. 3D printers and Plasma cutters

Question 2

Give one example of how newly emerging technologies have influenced and been part of our changing lifestyles, culture and society.

Answer 2

One example includes that as a result of the microwave oven, we are less inclined to spend time cooking.

Question 3

Explain how newly emerging technologies affect convenience culture?

Answer 3

Nowadays, people want instant convenience without effort,due to microwave meals,pot noodles,online shopping and uber eats.

Question 4

Explain how newly emerging technologies affect ageing?

Answer 4

Increases in medical technologies are making us live longer, this new ‘ageing population’ requires services and products in order for them to live comfortably and actively.

Question 5

Explain how newly emerging technologies affect sustainable fashion?

Answer 5

Due to the increase in awareness of sustainablity, products are changing to match eco-friendly lifestyles, such as reusable totes,recycled fashion and dairy free mozzarella.

Question 6

Explain how newly emerging technologies affect digital cultures?

Answer 6

Increased digitalisation has allowed everyday products to become connected on the internet of things as ‘smart products’ e.g. controlling things from your phone.

Question 7

Explain how newly emerging technologies affect mobility patterns?

Answer 7

Mass urbanisation is changing the way we travel, with consumers increasingly turning to sustainability mobility,cycling,car-sharing and electric car use are increasing rather than diesel and petrol cars.