Below are 5 films that address the main directions in global technology development. Hans-Petter and Eirik address each topic and reflect on the issues that will be discussed during this year's technology festival.
- Technology and trust - this year's main theme. Do we have enough trust in society to drive technology development in the right direction? Do we trust the major technology players, artificial intelligence and digital technology? This topic is discussed extensively in many program items at this year's festival.
- Defense technology - The world's security situation makes defense technology very central. We as a society need to be able to defend ourselves both physically and digitally. What will be the ethical boundaries for the development of new and autonomous technology in this industry?
- Space technology - Norwegian space technology and companies are leaders in several fields. This technology development can be used for much more than just traveling to Mars. Mineral extraction, environmental monitoring and health are some of the directions.
- Health technology - Which health innovations could help save lives, be good on both a personal and societal level? We have fewer and fewer hands to take care of more and more people, so how can this problem be solved? Maybe technology is part of the solution?
- Sustainability technology - Which technology will create a more sustainable future? Norwegians are at the top of the world in terms of consumption, so how can we save the environment and the earth? But also economic and social sustainability in a global perspective. Can we maintain growth and which energy source should we focus on in the future?
