The Meta Wave: The Next Stage of Technological Innovation** Alvin Toffler, a futurist, proposed the concept of waves of technological innovation in his book named "The Third Wave." According to him, Each wave builds on the foundation laid by the one that came before it. We are currently in the midst of the Information Wave, but a new wave is on the horizon: The Meta Wave. The First Wave was characterized by agrarian civilizations and the use of manual labour. The Second Wave was characterized by industrialization and mass manufacturing. The Third Wave, which began in the 1960s, is characterized by the service industry and the information age. The Information Wave has been made possible by the proliferation of the internet and portable electronic gadgets, which have given us access to an unprecedented amount of information. The Meta Wave is the next stage of technological innovation...
IIT Madras, a renowned educational institution, has taken a significant step towards integrating medical science and technology by introducing the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology. This initiative aims to explore the potential of advancements in medical science and technology, particularly in the context of the increasing reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field. In a press release issued by IIT Madras , it was revealed that the department will adopt an interdisciplinary approach to prepare students for various domains within the field. The curriculum will focus on designing life-saving medical devices, drug discovery, the application of AI in medicine, and fundamental medical research. Furthermore, the department aims to train physicians to effectively utilize technology in their clinical practice and pave the way for physician-scientist training in India. The p...