Public Policy

Public Policy is the means in which government maintains order within the state by addressing the needs of its citizens through appropriate actions which are described within the constitution of that state, it thus can be accurately seen as a collection of laws, mandates and regulations. (Shaxton, n.d.)

Technologies involved in Industry 4.0

7D Hologram technology

A process whereby which an image is captured converting it into a hologram through the use of 7 parameters, the reasoning behind why 7D Holograms have a variety of dimensions is due to the hologram is captured from a variety of positions which surround the scenery in which the hologram will be displayed. Each position is described in 3D space with each position viewing direction captured in 2D, an additional two parameters are included in order to capture time and intensity. (Jagtap, 2016)

3D Printing   

3D Printing is seen as the creation of solid objects through the use of digital files which area computer aided design (CAD) which are created with the use of 3D modelling software as well as with additive processes whereby layers of materials which are a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object are added until the desired creation is achieved.

Nano Technology

Nanotechnology is the study of science, engineering and technology which are conducted at a nanoscale it is thus the ability to see as well as the control individual atoms and molecules. Nanotechnology has a potential in the creation of computers and communication devices more powerful than the ones at our current disposal. It may also serve to be applied in the field of medicine through the use of nano-robots which theoretically will serve as antibodies to seek out and destroy bacteria and diseases within the human body however they are strongly opposed and for now remain as a concept in theory.

The Internet of things

The internet of things can be seen a system of interrelated digital devices, animals or people in which they are provided with unique identifiers which enables them to transfer data over a network without the need for human to human or human to computer interaction. A thing in the internet og things may be seen as a person with a heart monitor implant or a car which has sensors to alert the driver when a tire might be low on pressure (Friess, 2013).

Poverty as a societal divide

 The World Health Organization describes poverty as an undermining range of key human attributes including health for it is the poorest of the poor who suffer the worst form of health (Anon., 2017). Due to their socioeconomic positon it is the poor who are the most exposed to personal and environmental health risks and their lack of adequate healthcare only further worsens their situation and once exposed to illness this can further reduce the income that is earned within a household, reduce productivity ultimately creating a diminished quality of life which further helps to increase poverty.   

Conclusion

Within a developing nation such as South Africa Industry 4.0 will only increase poverty, yes as a means of advancement for human technology  it will achieve this, however South Africa is seen as one of the top countries in the world whereby the gap between the rich and poor is vast, many south Africans relay on government aid such as grants in order to sustain their livelihood and with the introduction of Industry 4.0 which will no doubt be expensive as corporate companies at the end of the seek to make a profit. Thus for those facing poverty in the country all the aspects of industry 4.0 will be seen as a luxury. It will also leave many people jobless as the use of automated machinery will be an option in which employers look into thus leaving people particularly those with low skilled jobs without a source of income.  

References

Anon., 2017. World Health Organization. [Aanlyn]
Available at: http://www.who.int/topics/poverty/en/
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Friess, D. O. V. &. D. P., 2013. Internet of Things: Converging Technologies for Smart Environments and Intergrated Ecosystems. s.l.:River Publishers.

Jagtap, R. R. D. &. H. P., 2016. 7D Holographic Technology. International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication, 4(1), pp. 67-70.

Shaxton, M. M. &. L., s.j. Understanding and Applying Basic Public Policy Concepts, Guelph: s.n.

 

 

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