How can we ensure digital inclusion for older adults?
October 1 is the International Day of Older Persons, and this year’s theme is “Digital Equity for All Ages.” As services increasingly go digital, older people risk missing out. Here are six insights …
How will new technologies benefit ageing and longevity? | World ...
Mar 30, 2021 · Members of the Global Future Council on Healthy Ageing and Longevity share ideas on how technology will enable people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives at all ages.
8 tech innovations that support a healthy ageing population
Nov 30, 2021 · Increased life expectancy does not equal a healthy lifespan. The elderly require solutions to assist with healthy ageing and that's where tech can help.
How technology convergence is redefining the future
Jan 21, 2025 · Innovation thrives on technology convergence or combination, convergence and compounding. Mastering these can tackle global challenges and shape technology.
Why do people resist new technologies? History might provide …
Jul 6, 2016 · The fact that enterprises use new technologies to enhance their competitiveness makes it difficult for the general public to separate technology from its uses – for better or for …
How to close the digital gap for the elderly - The World Economic …
Jan 19, 2021 · Training goes a long way to abating the fear surrounding new technology. Last year, JD organised classes for the elderly on how to use digital devices, starting with basics …
Is technology creating an anxious generation? - The World …
Oct 18, 2024 · Experts emphasize the need for balanced technology use and redesigning digital tools to support children’s well-being. Positively, efforts are underway towards safeguarding …
Why the best technology isn’t always the winner
Feb 9, 2016 · We found that the bigger explanation was not to be found in the new technology, and the market, but within the technology ecosystem: How is the technology created? What …
Is technology destroying more jobs than it creates?
Jun 8, 2015 · The technology is here. But the jobs are nowhere to be found. Thanks to the efficiency of the internet and automated systems, productivity and GDP have grown during the …
7 ways to boost e-waste recycling – and why it matters
Apr 15, 2024 · Our discarded phones and appliances create an ever-growing global mountain of e-waste, but several recycling initiatives are helping tackle the challenge.