Jeffrey Funk - Technology Innovation & Economics

“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” Dr. Jeffrey Funk discusses trends in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, drones, EVTOL & cryptocurrency and the need for consumer value beyond innovation for it's own sake. Dr. Jeffrey Funk is a futurist and technology consultant focused on new technologies and the economics of the startups creating them. Dr. Funk has a Bachelors in Physics from California Polytechnic, and a PhD in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. His career in technology spans over 4 decades of time, with experience consulting for a variety of established and startup ventures, as well as professorships at Penn State, Kobe University, Hitotsubashi University, and the National University of Singapore. Dr. Funk has worked with market-leading firms like Nokia, written books including “Technology Change and the Rise of New Industries”, and authored numerous articles on technology-related topics in Slate, Fast Company, Salon, Quartz, MindMatters, MarketWatch, Scientific American, IEEE Spectrum and Issues in Science & Technology. LINKS & RESOURCES: Technology Change and the Rise of New Industries https://www.amazon.com/Technology-Change-Industries-Innovation-Economy-ebook/dp/B00ARKOELE Web3, the Metaverse, and the Lack of Useful Innovation https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2022/11/web3-the-metaverse-and-the-lack-of-useful-innovation/ Tech Bubble? Our Progress Towards Value To Users Has Slowed... https://mindmatters.ai/2022/11/tech-bubble-our-progress-towards-value-to-users-has-slowed/ More Risk Doesn't Always Mean Greater Reward https://www.marketwatch.com/story/more-risk-doesnt-always-mean-greater-reward-just-look-at-these-imploded-tech-stocks-11669712414