The Evolution of High Tech Industries | Andrew Russell
- Andrew is the Officer-In-Charge of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
- He is a Professor of History on a leave of absence from his position as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Overview
In the ever-evolving landscape of high-tech industries, the pace of change is relentless, reshaping the world as we know it. From the emergence of Silicon Valley as a global tech hub to groundbreaking innovations like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, the impact of high technology on our society, economy, and daily lives is profound. Join us as we embark on a journey through high-tech industries and their profound impact. In this exploration, we will navigate the historical milestones that have paved the way for the digital age, dissect the influential role of Silicon Valley, and dive into the ethical considerations that accompany the relentless pursuit of innovation.
[00:34] – About Andrew Russell
- Andrew is the Officer-In-Charge of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
- He is a Professor of History on a leave of absence from his position as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Andrew is a historian of technology and business, whose research examines the evolution of high-tech industries.
- He is also the author of several books.
- Andrew is also the co-founder and co-director of The Maintainers, an international network of scholars and workers.
[04:46] – What has been the impact of Silicon Valley culture on the global tech industry?
- It has been a double-edged sword.
- While it has enabled a lot of creativity, entrepreneurship and new possibilities, there has also been a brash recklessness in Silicon Valley.
- Mark Zuckerberg has best encapsulated in his famous phrase, “Move fast and break things.”
- But moving fast and breaking things is not always a good idea.
- When things get broken, people get hurt, routines get disrupted, and families get dislocated.
[15:53] – How can technological innovation influence economic inequality?
- It is not necessarily innovation that will solve problems.
- More attention needs to be paid to maintenance and maintainers.
- The best way to address inequality is to address it structurally and systematically, not through the temptation to think that a new technology might just solve the problem.
[19:38] – How do you think all the emerging technologies like quantum computing, blockchain, etc. will shape the future of business?
- The established businesses will find ways to integrate the technologies into their existing operations.
- In some cases, they’ll work, in some cases, they won’t.
- In the cases where they’ll work, they will silently enter regular operations just like old technologies have done.
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- Andrew is the Officer-In-Charge of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
- He is a Professor of History on a leave of absence from his position as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Andrew is a historian of technology and business, whose research examines the evolution of high-tech industries.
- He is also the author of several books.
- Andrew is also the co-founder and co-director of The Maintainers, an international network of scholars and workers.
