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Mapping Weak Signals
Inspired by:
FP7
» Text speak becoming more common
version
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2
/ updated:
2010-11-12
id: #1130 / version id: #1048
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Originally submitted by:
Anthony Walker
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Source of inspiration
European Commission Framework Programme for RTD
(FP7)
Theme/activity of inspiration
CAPACITIES: Science and society
Sub-theme/area of inspiration
Science and society communicate
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Use the following format: Project Acronym (Project Reference No.). Use commas if more than one project is associated to this Wild Card, for example: ALFA-BIRD (213266), SAFAR (213374), LAPCAT-II (211485)
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Signal's headline
(max. 9 words)
Text speak becoming more common
Signal's description
(approx. 150 words)
Please describe the Weak Signal (approx. 150 words)
Lag of the real behind the virtual with much less use in the human brain. This could lead to new generation unable to effectively read and write.
Keywords
Text speak, communication, virtual world, human brain, future generation, society
Mini-description
(max. 250 characters)
Lag of the real behind the virtual with much less use in the human brain. This could lead to new generation unable to effectively read and write.
Signal's first apperance
2000-2005
Signal's potential evolution
It could lead to...
issue
type of issue/development
potential impact on society
timeframe for the issue to become at least 50% probable
#1
Inability of future generations to read and write
continuation
mainly harmful
now-2050
Under what assumption the Weak Signal might evolve.
With more reliance on alternative communication methods
Importance
please specify
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Level 2: important for a particular
world region
High tech countries
Filters preventing the signal's monitoring
cultural/religious
filters (values, traditions, faith, spiritual beliefs)
social
filters (class, status, education level)
Comments on selection:
Peer pressure and communication methods for upcoming generations of the future
Key driving forces of this signal
Please use these boxes to provide up to 2 drivers of HIGH importance. Click on HELP to see examples:
Driver 1
Driver 2
Social
Peer pressure
Ease of use
Technological/Scientific
Advances in ways of using technology for communication
Major risks & opportunities associated to the signal
Please choose the most appropriate timeframe option(s) to which you would like to provide inputs.
Risks
Opportunities
between 2015-2025
Reduction in learning abilities
Take best advantage of emerging technologies
between 2025-2050
Operate society perfectly well without the written word
beyond 2050
Lost ability to speak
Potential stakeholders' actions
short-term actions
(now-2015)
longer-term
(after 2015)
Policy actors (at the international, European and national levels)
Via education provision
Education
Academic/Research sector
Socio economic resaerch and humanities to address issue and take advantage
Education
Media
Promote optimum communication methods
Take advantage of new media
General public
Be conscous of what is happening
Signal's relevance for European Grand Challenges
where?
please justify:
particularly relevant
Europe
world
Ageing and other demographic tensions
Lack of ability to communicate hightened
Behavioural change
Affected
Social exclusion & poverty
May affect different sectors of society differently
Social cohesion and diversity
Affected
Innovation dynamics
Education is the key to optimising change
Signal's relevance for thematic research areas
please justify:
particularly relevant
Social Sciences and Humanities
Research required
Science in society
Research and promotion of best practice required
Signal's relevance for future R&D and STI policies
Note: RTD = research and technology development; STI = science, technology and innovation
More humanities and socio-economic science relevance
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