New approaches in The Fourth Industrial Revolution

- In order to understand … the arrival of new ideas and solutions, … it's valuable to have a sense … of the environment in which they emerge. … This context can help with our broader understanding … of the role, value, and impact of new solutions. … After all, nothing really happens in a vacuum. … Circumstances and conditions almost always matter. … The digital twin concept is gaining momentum … at a time of significant global transformation. … I argue that this growing revolution, … a Fourth Industrial Revolution, … will be one of the most, if not the most, … consequential set of changes in our human experience so far. … So, what exactly is this Fourth Industrial Revolution, … and what does it have to do with digital twins? … We've already lived through three major … industrial revolutions that have changed the world. … The first revolution, which started about 300 years ago, … began the transition from a largely agrarian economy … to an industrial one, … which included the introduction of steam power …