Artificial technologies are changing the way we live, work and interact

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Everything you need to know about the Fourth Industrial RevolutionWhen telephones were first invented, it took almost 75 years for 100 million people to gain access to one. In 2016, it took less than one month to hook that same amount of people to the gaming app, “Pokémon Go”. This is what analysts are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution and it is blurring the lines between the physical, digital and biological spheres. Technologies like artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles are merging with humans’ physical lives. Key Points

A combination of new artificial technologies are changing the way we live, work and interact
Digital technology is so intertwined with many of our businesses, as well as our social and economic lives, that trying to separate “tech” and “non-tech” is becoming increasingly redundant
Studies show that technologies like artificial intelligence will eliminate some jobs, while creating demand for new jobs and skills
Discussion Questions

What can companies do to innovate as we enter into the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Do you believe that workers and their jobs are at risk with the new industrial revolution? Why or why not?

Sample Solution

Artificial technologies are changing the way we live, work and interact

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is rewriting the business rulebook. This process has been painful for some, and a boon to others. The good news is that, although the prospects of massive technological changes ahead may be daunting, business leaders with a global mindset or immigrant mentality are the most likely to succeed. Businesses and individual learners must grasp the need for real, comprehensive change in order to close any preparedness gaps as the world moves into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Ignoring or neglecting the immediate and near-future technology disruptions will make it impossible to thrive in 4IR-driven markets.

12. What are the CNS and peripheral effects of the opioids? (See notes)

– The main effect on CNS is to inhibit neurotransmitter release. Effects include analgesia, mood changes and an activation of the reward center which can lead to drug abuse.

Among the peripheral effects are: inflammation reducing effects in the joints or healing wounds.

13. Describe the differences between the strong opioids, mild to moderate opioids and mixed agonist-antagonists in terms of efficacy and potential for addiction.

– Codeine is an opioid used for mild to moderate pain relief, but the side effects are very serious (nausea and constipation) and are not used for long term.

Morphine is a stronger opioid used for management of moderate to severe pain. Frequent side effects include nausea, vomiting and feelings of euphoria

Methadone has a longer duration of action than morphine.

Fentanyl is known to be a fast acting opioid, 50-100 times stronger than morphine, but is known to be highly addictive also.

14. Define the terms tolerance, withdrawal, addiction and pseudoaddiction.

– Tolerance is a state of adaptation in which the dose of the opioid needs to be increased to achieve recommended level of analgesia.

Withdrawal is a group of symptoms that occur with the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence.

Addiction is a chronic, neurobiological disease characterized by behaviors such as no control over drug use, compulsive use, continued use despite harm and craving (American society of Addiction Medicine, 2001)

Pseudoaddiction is a behavior of seeking additional medication of the patients

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