Impact of Emerging Technologies 

•  emerging technologies may not align with the moral & ethical values of individuals or groups 

•  e.g. surrogacy & genetic engineering may be seen as unethical due to both personal beliefs (including questions surrounding the rights of parents & the interference with the natural conception of life) as well as concerns about the potential impact on the development of the foetus 

watch: What is technology ethics?

IVF concerns in Greece

• equity & access within the context of technology means every individual should have the right to gain access to technology despite any social or personal factors which may hinder/prevent access

• e.g. the development of the National Broadband Network (NBN) & smaller, wearable devices has the potential to increase accessibility of technology & the internet 

Read: Digital health framework

• advancements in technology have positively impacted health & safety within many fields, such as medical & transport 

• e.g. stem cell research, to prevent & cure disease, & autonomous cars, to prevent traffic, vehicle collisions & injury 

Read: Doctor online 

• despite the expense of technological development. often longterm economic benefits drive such development

• e.g. using 3D printing & improvements to desalination plants leading to inexpensive production of a small number of parts & reduction in costs associated with water & electricity bills 

• Researchers are well aware of the detrimental effects of resources on our world, which is why many are developing technologies to combat climate change

• e.g solar power as a replacement for traditional fossil fuels 

• e.g. In Vitro meat which could reduce the large amounts of methane gas produced by animals that are bred for slaughter 

• Advancements & developments in technology have impacted & revolutionized education & training, with new ways of delivering classes, participating in classes, storing, accessing & creating information 

• e.g. Cloud Computing & mobile technology have enabled online collaboration through the sharing of knowledge & ideas as well as creating opportunities for differentiation & self directed learning