Httpslinkspringercom9783319624785 The 4th Industrial Revolution

Discover how 25 powerful technology trends are transforming 21st century businesses

The future of work is changing fast - know the drivers of change & the skills needed to develop/change your career.

We are the beginning of the 4th industrial revolution or digital revolution. Many of the new technologies are disrupting labor markets. Advancements in technologies and new business models are expected to have a profound impact on existing and future jobs, from job creation to job displacement. The acceleration of technology will shorten the shelf life of existing knowledge, expertise and skills. Therefore, people need to upskill and reskill themselves throughout their careers in order to stay relevant in the workplace.

This book helps decision makers grasp the importance, and applicability to business, of the new technologies and extended connectivity of systems that underlie what is becoming known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution: technologies and systems such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, 3D printing, the internet of things, virtual and augmented reality, big data and mobile networks.

This book offers in-depth legal and political analysis concerning the compatibility of the Westphalian state model with globalization and the digital revolution. It explores the concept of democracy in a globalized world, discusses the legitimacy of economic integration in the global market, and presents three case studies (from Brazil, Taiwan and Spain) on the impact of social media on elections. It further entails novel perspectives on the impact of digitalization on national borders, and the role of citizens and experts in the shaping of globalization.

This book offers in-depth legal and political analysis concerning the compatibility of the Westphalian state model with globalization and the digital revolution. It explores the concept of democracy in a globalized world, discusses the legitimacy of economic integration in the global market, and presents three case studies (from Brazil, Taiwan and Spain) on the impact of social media on elections.