Reading about new and emerging technologies gives me a feeling of hope and inspiration. Firstly because I’m a sci-fi reader and a Star Trek fan and I really get a kick out of tech I read about or see on tv come into reality in some similar way. Star Trek had handheld scanners that looked like our old flip phones, touch screen computers, and easily portable tablet computers. I could go on for hours about things like this, but I just wanted to relay that it is important to have hope that what comes in the future will be okay. Whether this has to do with events of this current day and age, or with the new horizons that are opening up for us with the assistance of technology and imagination.
I really got a kick out of the video for the HoloLens2. This reminded me of Tony Stark’s JARVIS but even MORE super powered. The HoloLens was a mixed reality headset that allowed people to display information, to manipulate and interact with it, and to become part of it in an immersive environment. Unfortunately Microsoft decided to end production for the HoloLens2. While they don’t have a future version of this made, there is still the possibility is there for things to happen that will be even better.
Until then we can try to explore more things like those mentioned in the 22 Emerging Technologies to watch for article such as:
- Vertical Farming -Schools have small hydroponic gardens, libraries can too!
- VR Workouts (combined with wearable health technology!)- new ways to get those required PE credits (remember, I work in a high school)
- Delivery Drones- new ways to check out and return books.
- The Metaverse- connect with people virtually
- Brain Interfaces- interesting, but I’m not yet fully ready to be THAT plugged in!
So while there is a lot around us that is feeling confusing and uncertain right now, I’m going to try to focus on the horizon. Better must come right?
Today I will read some old sci-fi, later I will stream Star Trek TNG and relax with my family and kitties.
Speaking of, I would like to introduce you all to Walter Bishop. We adopted this little guy a couple weeks ago.
This was his picture on the shelter website.
Hi Denise,
Thanks for sharing. I like your inclusion of vertical farming as a new technology, especially in a school or library. I’ve seen small versions, but it’s interesting to imagine what a large scale version could look like. And certainly beneficial in growing urban areas! Also love the picture of the kitty. 🙂