Nigeria being among the developing countries in Africa seems, however, to get advanced technology later than other countries of the world, perhaps for other reasons. The future, however, looks bright, as the rate of technological advancement seems to be in geometric progression.
Artificial intelligence remains an eye opener to numerous advancements yet to unfold, in addition to the existing ones. We have had the likes of 'Siri' and 'Ella' who are digital companions and even robots that have been programmed to execute tasks as directed. The man may be used to a certain way of life where he may not be aware of better alternatives or easier means to have those tasks done.
The health sector has enjoyed technological advancement in equipment aiding diagnosis and therapy. Biotechnology remains an underexplored section, which I believe would receive more attention due to the increase of illnesses and disease conditions ravaging the globe, with a focus on the younger generation. Medicine has begun to experience breakthroughs in some difficult surgeries, such as heart, brain, and even twin separation surgeries. Beyond human involvement, robotic medicine seems to gradually crawl into the medical space, and I envisage a rapid dependence on robotic medicine, which may exhibit greater accuracy and precision. The reliance on such technological advancement would bring ease to the minds of patients and even the globe at large.
Nigeria for one has begun to have electric cars in circulation employing the technology of compressed natural gas (CNG), replacing the premium motor spirit (PMS) vehicles, which, beyond impoverishing the populace as a result of the cost of fuel, further puts the climate in grave danger from emissions that threaten the stability of the greenhouse gases and ultimately bring about global warming.
I envisage a mix of emotions by 2050, as technological advancement will bring a ray of hope to the globe through solutions to long-standing problems while bringing ease and standardized methods to address global challenges. Yet, the fear of job redundancy threatens the minds of the people even now, calling for a need to have skills that would stand the test of time and technology. Parents are already scared of the impacts the internet is having on children, as many are exposed to the negative effects of digital technology like pornography and overdependence on artificial intelligence for academic purposes.
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