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Mapping Weak Signals

Inspired by: FP7 » Text speak becoming more common

version: 3 / updated: 2011-02-04
id: #1590 / 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

Optional reference/s to FP7 project/s

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
please select
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