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World of Surveillance Cameras

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World of Surveillance Cameras   The growth of surveillance cameras has raised several issues and concerns in recent years. Some of the major problems include: Privacy: One of the biggest concerns is the violation of privacy rights. With the increased number of cameras in public places, there is a risk of capturing images of people without their knowledge or consent. This could lead to the misuse of personal information and invasion of privacy. Cybersecurity: The data captured by surveillance cameras are vulnerable to hacking and cyber-attacks, which could compromise personal information and put individuals at risk. Overall, the growth of surveillance cameras requires careful consideration of the potential risks and benefits and effective regulation to ensure that individual rights and freedoms are protected. Regulation could protect to a certain extent; however, giving power to the user would be the ultimate win. Users must be given the power to decide what data should be stored an...
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Forecasting and Predictions

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While it is tempting to think of forecasting in terms of 'predicting outcomes', such an interpretation assumes a causal logic, failing to acknowledge the effectuation processes often at work in sustainability-focused innovative and entrepreneurial activity(Coffay et al.,2022). The entrepreneurial activity is nothing but predicting the right enablers for the future that users will adopt. Predictions have a very close tie to forecasting. Predictions fuel innovations; however, they become known to humanity only if they are adequately forecasted and their usage is assessed correctly. Many of us know Nikola Tesla as the inventor of Alternating Current. How many of us know that he holds over 300 patents? How many of us know in depth about all his innovations? This classification of what is still in discussion vs. what is forgotten is the power of forecasting.  Predictions were always there from time immemorial. If we go back, they have even titled prophets, called people with powers,...
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2 Game-Changing Innovations

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Innovation by  Nick Youngson   CC BY-SA 3.0   Alpha Stock Images Introduction An accidental discovery is a discovery or invention that was not planned or intended but instead happened by chance. These discoveries often occur when researchers or inventors pursue a different goal but stumble upon something unexpected or unforeseen. Accidental discoveries can lead to breakthroughs in science, medicine, technology, and other fields and can profoundly impact the world. Some examples of famous accidental discoveries include penicillin, X-rays, and the microwave oven, all of which have had a significant impact on the world and have led to new areas of research and development. Accidental discoveries demonstrate the importance of serendipity in scientific and technological advancements and keeping an open mind to unexpected and sometimes surprising results. These accidental discoveries have changed the world in countless ways, demonstrating the power of serendipity and the import...
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Application of IoT in Different Industrial Sector

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 Schematic diagram showing the IoT end users and application areas Referece Maheswari, C., A Ajeesh, B. P., Priyanka, E. B., Ambika, K. S., Narmatha, S., Prenitha, A., & Monisha, M. (2021). Review on Online Monitoring and Control in Industrial Automation–An IoT Perspective.  IOP Conference Series.Materials Science and Engineering,  1055 (1)https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1055/1/012034
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About this Blog!

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  Purpose I intend to use this space to share my thoughts about the future and how innovations can improve life for humans and other living things. Making Earth a better place is also a key topic of interest. Just recently, on January 24, 2023, the Doomsday Clock was moved to 90 seconds to midnight, 10 seconds closer than it was in 2022. The Doomsday Clock, displayed on the cover of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1 is a widely recognized visualization of the likelihood of a global catastrophe for human civilization. The image came to represent the imminence of nuclear annihilation in 1947 when the clock-face first appeared on the cover of the Bulletin(Vuori, 2010). Therefore, it is even more important to consider and protect our planet. The advancements in IoT and the progress we are making in developing smaller, more powerful, and long-lasting devices will contribute to the mission of protecting nature and its inhabitants. Reference Vuori, J. A. (2010). A timely prophet? T...
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