Which inventions should be prioritized to protect the environment and human health and well-being? From better batteries and solar-powered paints to precursors to universal vaccines. Wenceslas Smile share his wishlist
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January 3, 2023
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I’m not a fan of science fiction. I’m very skeptical of claims about “groundbreaking” discoveries that are too good to be true. But I’ve also written extensively about the transformative impact of inventions, from synthetic ammonia for fertilizer production and semiconductor devices in electronics to his 5-in-1 vaccine that immunizes against a variety of diseases. rice field. Moreover, it is clear that these new fundamental advances are necessary to meet the many economic, social and environmental challenges we face today. to make progress, Invention and Innovation: A History of Hype and Failure.
Identifying top priorities for breakthroughs is not easy. Especially since there is so much room for improvement. Consider energy. Bill Gates said: “Half of the technology needed to achieve zero emissions either doesn’t yet exist or is too expensive for most people in the world to afford.” Same thing for all scientific and technical categories. can say Moreover, the list of most desirable inventions is bound to be subjective. If you think my thinking is rather conservative, I plead guilty. There is no faster-than-light travel, and no terraforming of other planets.
Instead, the top 12 innovations I’ve set out here cover a range of issues that urgently need to be addressed. They focus on areas that have the greatest impact on human well-being and the environment, and where there is already knowledge to build. My wish list also includes three changes we can all work on right now (see Bigger and Better).
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