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Continuous emergence of new technologies is one of the principal reasons for the transformation of the economy to the knowledge-based one. In this chapter, we highlighted many profoundly promising technologies that are already reshaping our life, society, and the economy. We discussed here how ICT was the power behind the radical conversion of the economy, and how some new and emerging technologies are entirely revamping not just the economic relationships in the society but catapulting the society to a new level. While there exist many technologies that work as a catalyst for the change, we described some key technologies that are already having game-changing effects or going to have tremendous impact in the near future such as artificial intelligence, 5G mobile technology, virtual and augmented technologies, nanotechnology, quantum computing, 3D printing, and the Internet of things. We specifically accentuated the importance of AI and machine learning technologies here.

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Kabir, M.N. (2019). Technologies of the Future. In: Knowledge-Based Social Entrepreneurship. Palgrave Studies in Democracy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Growth. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-34809-8_4

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