BIS Theory Assignment Group Members - 219096995, PC Williams 218002173 J Mputu 218085910 BG Mantsho 218019154 J Swarts 218009503 N Makashane 219025470 KK Maponyane Section A: Research Questions Question 1 Question Using various sources, conduct a comprehensive definition for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Answer - The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the ongoing development of digital technologies in industrial practices and daily living. It builds upon the foundation that was laid by the Third Industrial Revolution, primarily the fast motion in which information moves between people. Although both these revolutions are digital, a clear distinction can be made between the two in size and scale. The Fourth Industrial Revolution goes beyond, impressively analysing the technologies and system the previous revolution failed to and morphing together the digital and physical worlds. Digital technologies are now the norm, deeply embedded in the physical, social and political areas of our lives. With the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we have seen the rise of these digital technologies with examples including but not limited robotics, the Internet of Things, 3-D printing and artificial intelligence and have simultaneously seen the benefits they come with of impeccable large-quality data storage, transmission and processing. Reference 1 Philbeck, T. and Davis, N. (2019). The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Shaping a New Era. Journal of International Affairs, 72(1). p17- ...
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