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Designing the future of the fourth industrial revolution

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Abstract

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) looms large on the horizon. It is characterised by the fusion of cyber, physical, and human realms, with the heart of it powered by artificial general intelligence (AGI). This revolution brings profound economic, societal, and ethical implications for humanity. Addressing its intricate challenges necessitates a shift toward higher-order and higher-dimensional empathy and creativity for humanity-centred design innovations. Traditional design thinking and methodologies, while once effective, now fall short amidst the complexities of the 4IR. Future designers must adeptly wield creative artificial intelligence for humanity-centred design and execute robust entrepreneurship and leadership to ensure a human-led design process towards the future. © 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)779-785
JournalJournal of Engineering Design
Volume34
Issue number10
Online published19 Oct 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Research Keywords

  • artificial general intelligence
  • entrepreneurship
  • evolutionary ecosystem design thinking
  • leadership
  • The fourth industrial revolution

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