Afterword – Some Bold Predictions on the Post-Digital Future

Abstract

The world has witnessed the growth of a New Economy and Culture at the start of the 21st century. Information in all its forms is getting digital and pivotal in this new era. Digital technologies have advanced more rapidly than ever in any innovation in human history and can be great equalizers by enhancing connectivity, access to trade, financial inclusion, and public services. Digital transformation has reached around 50% of the developing world&s;s population in only 20 years and transforming our societies. This transformation will continue to accelerate in days to come. If looking toward the future, distributed ledger technology, blockchain or Web 3.0, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, augmented and extended reality, and quantum computing will be the next fronts of new post-digital technologies to spark changes. These new technologies will let businesses reimagine entire industries and markets. Technology-driven cultures are creating an expanding technology identity for every consumer.