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Game changers in science and technology - now and beyond

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Highlights

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    A strong interdisciplinary dialogue involving academic and corporate scientists is required
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    Involving strategic thinkers and executives in this catalyzes further progress in science, technology & innovation
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    Breakthrough innovation is often happening when transferring key insights from one field to another
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    A good overview on recent game changers on a broad set of topics is highly valuable
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    A glimpse into what further breakthroughs the future might bring
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    AI technologies will lead to a renaissance of the generalist scientist

Abstract

The recent devastating pandemic has drastically reminded humanity of the importance of constant scientific and technological progress. A strong interdisciplinary dialogue between academic and industrial scientists of various specialties, entrepreneurs, managers and the public is paramount in triggering new breakthrough ideas which often emerge at the interface of disciplines. The following sections, compiled by a highly diverse group of authors, are summarizing recently achieved game-changing leaps in science and technology. The game-changers range from paradigm shifts in scientific theories to make impact over several decades to game-changers that have the potential to change our everyday lives tomorrow. The paper is an interdisciplinary dialogue of relevance for academic interdisciplinary thinkers, large corporations' strategic planners, and top executives alike; it provides a glimpse into what further breakthroughs the future may hold and thereby intends to spark new ideas with its readers.

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