FINAL PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
\nAs we rapidly near the end of this course, I will ask you now to review all of the new disruptive technologies that you know, and take this opportunity to learn more about a technology that interests you!<\/p>\n
Your final project will be a research paper on a specific disruptive technology. You may choose your paper topic from a list of technologies, or if you have a special technology of interest, you may consult with me to see if you can write your paper on a topic of your choosing. The list of technologies includes:<\/p>\n
Artificial Intelligence\/Machine Learning\/Deep Learning
\nAutonomous Transportation (cars, trucks, etc.)
\nBitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
\nBlockchain Technology (other than usage in Cryptocurrencies)
\nInternet of Things
\n3-D Printing
\nA disruptive technology of your choosing that is not currently on the list. This must be approved by the instructor (me) prior to proceeding.
\nIn your report, you must discuss the following topics as related to the technology that you are researching:<\/p>\n
A description of the technology, including:
\nwhat it is, what it does, and a simple explanation of how it works
\na brief history
\nwhat it promises to deliver to its consumers\/users, i.e. the vision of the technology when it is fully realized.
\nThe current state of the technology as opposed to its envisioned state, including current limitations, barriers etc.
\nWhat potential impacts does the technology have on consumers?
\nWhat potential impacts does the technology have on businesses?
\nDiscuss a potential application of this technology that you believe will be the most disruptive to business or will have the most impact on society. Explain and support your selections.
\nEach technology will have a specific question (or questions) associated with it that you must answer, as indicated below:
\nArtificial Intelligence\/Machine Learning\/Deep Learning
\nWhat do you believe will happen once AI\/Machine Learning\/Deep Learning reaches its full potential? Will it be a boon or bane to humankind? Explain and justify.
\nRecent research indicates that advances in AI\/Machine Learning\/Deep Learning may actually help the criminal element. Assuming this hypothesis is true, what can be done to mitigate or eliminate this danger?
\nAutonomous Transportation
\nWhat is\/are the largest barriers to adoption of this technology? If you were a manufacturer\/seller of Autonomous transportation, what would you do to overcome these barriers?
\nBitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
\nCompare and contrast Bitcoin with two other cryptocurrencies of your choosing. Assess these three cryptocurrencies along the dimensions of technological viability, investment potential, and business impact.
\nMake a prediction regarding the future of cryptocurrencies. In your opinion, will they be good or bad long-term investments? Explain your answer.
\nBlockchain Technology (other than usage in Cryptocurrencies)
\nDescribe the various types of blockchains (permissionless, etc.) in use today and identify business uses for each type.
\nDo you foresee any dangers or negative impacts from the full realization of Blockchain Technology?
\nInternet of Things
\nIdentify two of the biggest potential problems that you envision the IoT will face. Discuss the potential impact for each problem you identify, and also describe potential solution(s) for each problem as well. Provide sufficient detail and justification for your answers.
\n3-D Printing
\nIdentify two industries\/businesses that will be threatened by 3-D Printing. Describe the threat and potential impact of 3-D Printing. For each of the industries\/businesses identified, imagine that you are a business owner in that industry, and develop a strategy that could mitigate the negative impact of 3-D Printing on your business.
\nFor a self-selected technology that was approved by the Instructor
\nWork with the Instructor to identify a question (or questions) that you would like to investigate for this technology. This question must be agreed up between the student and instructor by the Sunday of Week 8.
\nYour Write-up doesn’t need to be lengthy, but it must be well thought out to earn high marks. Page length for the write-up: 5-7 pages, double spaced. Please provide a table of contents and labeled sections for easy reading (and grading). A sample TOC is presented below:<\/p>\n
Introduction and Overview Of The Technology
\nWhat Is The Technology?
\nHistory of The Technology
\nWhat Is The Technology’s Promise?
\nWhat is the Current State of the Technology?
\nWhat are the Technology’s Potential Impacts on Consumers?
\nWhat are the Technology’s Potential Impacts on Businesses?
\nA Promising Application
\nQuestions To Ponder From The Assignment
\nConclusion
\nShould you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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