Conclusion

While it is a cliché to say that the modern world has issues not dealt with in previous generations, contemporary technology has brought up several unique trends and questions that are likely to be major issues for society going forward:

1. Blockchain and cryptocurrencies raise questions on trust, banking and privacy.

2. Social media allows diverse opinions but also the echo chamber effect and mob mentality.

3. Crowdfunding shows the willingness of people to support specific causes and initiate fundraising.

4. AI brings new debates on the skills needed in work, what should be taught in schools, and the valuation of creative works.

A common thread through these ideas is the increasing importance of decentralization in technology, action and decision making. The move away from large, trusted and formal institutions to smaller ad hoc connections is more disruptive than any one technology enabling these changes. Big Projects is based on the idea that decentralized projects can become beneficial contributors towards positive change. While the details of a final outcome are uncertain, the importance of navigating these issues remains prominent.