This lecture will provide a brief journey into the future, providing projections for how our lives will change as technological innovations continue to accelerat
In an era marked by unprecedented technological advancements, our world is undergoing a profound transformation that challenges the
very essence of what it means to be human. From the rise of artificial intelligence, to the widespread use of robotics, to advancements in
biotech, to the omnipresence of smartphones, the impact of technology on our lives is undeniable.
Technology has revolutionized how we communicate, work, learn, receive medical care, and perceive reality. As we stand at the
intersection of innovation and human existence, it is imperative to explore the multifaceted ways in which technology is reshaping our
society, raising profound questions about ethics, privacy, and the essence of humanity.
This lecture will provide a brief journey into the future, providing projections for how our lives will change as technological innovations
continue to accelerate. We will examine how we should think about the future as we strive to create a better world. And we will explore
how technology is impacting all areas of human life and how we can leverage behavioural science and human-centred design to ensure that
our growing reliance on technology does not eclipse the fundamental importance of human connections.
Dr. Scott Clarke is Senior Managing Partner and Global Practice Leader for Digital Transformation & Innovation at Infosys Consulting. As a
behavioural economist, Scott has dedicated his career to helping organizations grow and innovate by understanding the ramifications of
sociological and technology change and how this affects relationships with their customers and employees. His current work investigates
how digital technologies are changing the world, and what types of organizations are best able to lead this change rather than being
disrupted by it.
Over a 30-year consulting career, Dr Clarke is proud to have partnered with a variety of leading organizations on their digital transformation
journeys including Unilever, Nestle, Philips, Burberry, Merck, T-Mobile, Gilead Sciences, Chevron, Johnson & Johnson, Ford Motor Company,
and Sony Electronics. Prior to joining Infosys Consulting, he led global management consulting practices for several other professional
services organizations including PwC, IBM, Capgemini and Cognizant.
Dr Clarke holds a DPhil in Behavioural Economics from the University of Strathclyde and a BA (Hons) in Economics and Political Science from
Queen’s University (Canada). He is formerly Senior Lecturer in Behavioural Economics at Queen Mary University of London. His academic
work focuses on the relationship between humanity and technology, and how technology advancements including AI, robotics and biotech
expand humanity’s horizons and redefine what it means to be human.
