Our future as a planet and as a species looks exciting. We can already see, day by day, that innovations are quickly taking hold and becoming the new norm. It’s these moments between novelty and tradition that has driven our modern economy. From start-ups to Fortune500 companies, people are beginning to realize that collaboration has driven this innovative force.
“There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others.”
— George Shinn
Our newest innovations didn’t come from an individual but from the synthesis of many past ideas and people. Suitcases, iPhones and alarm clocks are only novel integrations of old technology.
Modern suitcases combine a trolley with a bag for mobility.
The iPhone combines a camera, phone calls, instant messaging, web surfing, calendar all into one device allowing it to be easy to access.
Alarm clock merely couples a bell with a clock.
These novel integrations represent how innovations have driven our economy.Without bags, clocks or cameras there wouldn’t have been opportunity to utilize them as building blocks for these unique products. It demonstrates that the the spread of ideas allows for new adaptations, functions and purposes.
After reading The Industries of the Future I now see how collaboration will carry us into the next biggest innovations such as marrying technology with finance and design with agriculture. Industries are not being compartmentalized anymore. They are uniting to provide people an integrated lifestyle that personalizes their needs in investment, agriculture, retirement, etc.
Keeping up to date on the latest trends and technologies gives you perspective. Without engagement, you walk into the future without vision.
If you wish to learn more about the exciting advancements in different industries, I invite you to read:
The Industries of the Future by Alec Ross
FinTech Innovation: From Robo-Advisors to Goal Based Investing & Gamification by Paolo Sironi
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