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This lecture is for anyone interested in technology and prediction
In 1995-6, the UK Office of Science and Technology published a series of recommendations about the future of British Science and Technology. The idea was that we would identify a focus for activities that would keep the country competitive, not only in its science but also in its wealth creation. In all, 15 Business Sectors, produced recommendations and postulated future scenarios for life in 2015.
We will recall the highlights of what some of them said might, or should happen. Just remember that at that time, there were few GM Plants, and nobody was sure whether Climate Change was real. We will examine the primary industry of Agriculture and the Environment, the industrial sectors of Energy, Chemicals, and Food and Drink, and the service sectors of Retailing and the Financial Services.
Who do you think contributed most to our balance of trade? Like all predictions, some were right and some were very wrong.
Speaker(s): |
Prof. Peter Lillford CBE | talks |
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Date and Time: |
17 May 2007 at 7:00 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour |
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Venue: |
Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge |
Organised by: |
Society of Chemical Industry (Cambridge & Great Eastern Section) |
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Tickets: |
FREE |
Available from: |
Check www.soci.org for the latest news on this and other SCI events. |
Additional Information: |
Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) sponsored event. |
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