What will be the most important technology over the next 2 years?

There are lots of exciting things happening in technology today. Which one are you most excited about? We've gathered some of the topics engineers are talking about and listed them below. Let us know what you think! If we've missed anything, select the last option and tell us what you think will be the biggest game-changer in tech in the comments below the poll.

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johnbeetem over 11 years ago +2

Electric cars! Nothing says "I take your new technology seriously" like forbidding a manufacturer from selling a safe product in your state. I'm speaking of Tesla, which is banned from selling its cars…
Catwell over 11 years ago in reply to mraureliusr +2

Everything on the list is on the way... but in the short term I wager 3D printing will grow the most. There are just so many printers now... and so many on the way. C
bluescreen over 11 years ago in reply to johnbeetem +1

John, Your timing is uncanny! I listened to a Planet Money episode this weekend which exactly addressed this topic. This might be the only time I've actually shouted at my radio. It's a cronyistic, inefficient…

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johnbeetem over 11 years ago

Electric cars! Nothing says "I take your new technology seriously" like forbidding a manufacturer from selling a safe product in your state. I'm speaking of Tesla, which is banned from selling its cars in Texas and New Jersey because it threatens the status quo dealership business model.

Quick show of hands: would you prefer (1) buying a car from a dealership or (2) getting a root canal? Aha! You did have to think about it. IMO, a root canal takes less time, is less painful, costs a lot less, and you don't feel like you've been cheated.
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bluescreen over 11 years ago in reply to johnbeetem

John,

Your timing is uncanny! I listened to a Planet Money episode this weekend which exactly addressed this topic. This might be the only time I've actually shouted at my radio. It's a cronyistic, inefficient system designed to favor incumbents and thwart startups. You can listen to the episode here.

We should do something on advanced automotive technology here. Love to hear any suggestions you have.

Cheers,
Sagar
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mraureliusr over 11 years ago in reply to bluescreen

Virtual reality earwear? Didn't know that existed ...
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johnbeetem over 11 years ago in reply to mraureliusr

Alexander Rowsell wrote:

Virtual reality earwear? Didn't know that existed ...

Well, I wear my glasses over my ears. If I had pince-nez glasses, they'd be nose-wear. For true eye-wear, you need a monocle or contact lenses
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johnbeetem over 11 years ago in reply to mraureliusr

Alexander Rowsell wrote:

Virtual reality earwear? Didn't know that existed ...

Well, I wear my glasses over my ears. If I had pince-nez glasses, they'd be nose-wear. For true eye-wear, you need a monocle or contact lenses
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