A brave new world

A brave new world trends: A visual overview – a display of the trends in this chapter and the connections between them. At the touch of a button – brings together changing technological uses such as an increase in online purchases and online searches for health-related information. E-society and the iSelf – discusses the exponential rise in the number of Internet users and the variety of activities performed simultaneously by online users. Virtual reality – questions to what extent virtual reality influences the physical world, as world leaders, firms and individuals create their digital personas. Dial “C” for cybercrime – takes a look at emerging cyber-risks and the growing concern for protection from these threats. The future is now: The rise of the biotechnology – focuses on the growing biotechnology sector. Infographic: Technologies and education – a visual exploration of the links between the trends in this chapter and education.