Technological Advances Lecture for undergraduate.pptx

Wood & Biomass: Prehistoric – 17th Century
Coal: Steam engines, Industrial Revolution
Petroleum & Natural Gas: Powered modern vehicles
Nuclear Power: High output, low emissions
Renewables: Solar, wind, biofuels (21st Century)

1. Impact of Technological Advances in Fuels, Transportation, and Communication Lecture Presentation | University Level

2. Introduction Technological progress has transformed human societies. Focus: Fuels, Transportation, and Communication. These sectors influence globalization, urbanization, and growth.

3. Evolution of Fuel Technologies Wood & Biomass: Prehistoric – 17th Century Coal: Steam engines, Industrial Revolution Petroleum & Natural Gas: Powered modern vehicles Nuclear Power: High output, low emissions Renewables: Solar, wind, biofuels (21st Century)

4. Impacts of Fuel Technology Advances Economic growth & energy access Military strategy & energy geopolitics Environmental concerns: emissions, pollution Innovation: battery & green tech

5. Major Breakthroughs in Transportation Steam Railroads and Ships Automobiles & Aviation Container Shipping and High-Speed Rail Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

6. Communication Technology Evolution Telegraph & Telephone Radio & Television Internet & Mobile Phones Smartphones, 5G, Satellite Networks

7. Impacts of Communication Advances Democratization of information Political & social mobilization Business & education transformation Global cultural exchange

8. Interconnectivity of Technologies Fuel & Transport: EVs need battery innovation Transport & Comms: GPS and logistics AI Fuel & Comms: Smart energy grids

9. Challenges and Ethical Issues Environmental degradation Digital divide and access inequality Surveillance and data privacy Automation and job loss

10. Conclusion Technologies drive progress and challenges Need for sustainable and inclusive innovation Balance growth with ethics and environment