Technology, from its inception, has changed the way we, as
humans, interact. From the first written word, technology has become an
intermediary to our communications with each other, and hampered our abilities
to connect at a deeper level.
Already, research is showing that although we are more
connected than ever before, through the use of the internet, social media and
smart devices, we feel more lonely and isolated, and we are beginning to forget
how to form real connections and relationships with fellow people. This has led
to a breakdown not only within our communities, but also within us, with mental
health on a decline worldwide. Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, it can be
seen that we are forgetting our needs for love and belonging, while trying to
satisfy our esteem and self-actualisation needs.
Indeed, we need to address areas of social sustainability, including
our communities and relationships, our connections with others, quality of life
and social cohesions to ascertain whether our actions are for our own
longevity. Certainly, we need to address
our diversity and our experience of culture, both our own and of others, and
whether we are working to preserve this.
We need to understand that education, here, is the key. Finally, we much
understand the importance of the preservation of our human and knowledge
capital for our future well being.
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But, perhaps given the rapid advancement of technology in
the last 100 years, and the level of technology in this field that already
exists, by 2050, people will be able to communicate directly on a purely mental
level.
Synergy is a technology which allows users to share their
consciousness with other users, as a way of returning to direct communication
between people, regardless of location, without intermediaries. The aim- to
create real connections, enhance deeper levels of communication and build
communities so that people will once again begin to feel truly connected.
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