Historical lessons from technological disruptions: will the storm always pass?
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Technological disruptions and the worries that go along with them are discussed. The discussion focused on topics including the causes of technological disruptions; the reasons why bigger threats of technological disruptions are more often ignored than small ones are; and the role of the governments in dealing with technological disruptions.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 1997
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A 21st century agenda for technology assessment
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It is vital to establish a technology assessment agenda for the 21st century. In particular, there is a need to revive the technology assessment concept as a public policy tool for public bodies and individual firms and trade groups.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 2001
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Innovation in the future of engineering design
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The relationship between engineering and science is discussed, focusing on limitations in engineering education. An agenda for innovation in engineering design is included.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 2000
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