Trends Identified

Cheap housing for adaptable shelter and energy
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Ubiquitous radio-frequency identification tagging of products and people
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Hybrid vehicles
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Drug delivery targeted to specific tumors or pathogens
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Improved diagnostic and surgical methods
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Quantum-mechanical cryptography for secure information transfer
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Pervasive sensors
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Tissue engineering
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Computers embedded in clothing or other wearable items
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Wealth disparities
2010
Megatrends
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)