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The Future of Tech: Navigating the Grand Challenges and Opportunities

The Disconnect Between Public Concerns and Technological Advances

Recent global discussions highlight a stark contrast: while technology advances at breakneck speed, the predominant human concerns remain rooted in basic survival and social stability. A recurring theme among thought leaders and surveys points to the cost of living, unemployment, and social inequality as the primary fears worldwide. For example, a survey revealed that across regions—from Africa to North America—people's top worries entail not just economic survival but fear of social inequities widening, especially as AI and automation threaten jobs.