What Were The Drawbacks Of Urban Technological Innovation

The pros and cons of emerging technology in our food system. New study finds emerging technologies for agriculture, however optimistic, all have some potential negative trade-offs. But we have methods, the science, the targets and mechanisms in place to overcome the trade-offs. Our food systems are failing us and the planet; they are not effectively feeding or nourishing us. Unhealthy food is the leading cause of non-communicable diseases worldwide, and under-nutrition continues to be a substantial issue in many parts of the world. Simultaneously, our food systems are failing the planet. Food production is the single biggest driver of multiple environmental pressures including biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and pollution of rivers and oceans. The food system also contributes 20-30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Humanity faces the grand challenge of reconfiguring food systems to deliver healthy diets that are accessible to all people while safeguarding planetary health. New technology can improve food systems, but cause unintended consequences from CSIRO on Vimeo.


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What are the drawbacks of smart cities?

What was the impact of technology on urbanization?

Transportation and information and communication technologies reduce the friction of distance, making daily urban activities more affordable but also, enabling urban activities, families, and firms to relocate into the land surrounding cities.

What are the advantage and disadvantage of smart cities?

Comparison Table for Advantages and Disadvantages of Smart City

AdvantagesDisadvantages

Less crime

Security concerns and data privacy concerns

Improved infrastructure

Difficult to release the business case for implementation

More job opportunities

Excess network trust

Safer communication

Limited privacy

What are the advantages of technological innovation?

Technological innovation brings benefits. It increases productivity and brings citizens new and better goods and services that improve their overall standard of living. The benefits of innovation are sometimes slow to materialize. They often fall broadly across the entire population.

What are the pros and cons of AI?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence

  1. Reduction in Human Error: ...
  2. Takes risks instead of Humans: ...
  3. Available 24x7: ...
  4. Helping in Repetitive Jobs: ...
  5. Digital Assistance: ...
  6. Faster Decisions: ...
  7. Daily Applications: ...
  8. New Inventions:


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Erwin van den Burg

Stress and anxiety researcher at CHUV2014–present
Ph.D. from Radboud University NijmegenGraduated 2002
Lives in Lausanne, Switzerland2013–present

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