Given that technology figures so significantly in our lives now, I think it is strange how technology doesn't figure more in the world of politics. For example, it was interesting that during the recent election in the UK, there was a call from certain party leaders for the UK to "get back to making tangible things with our hands" - surely, in the Technology Age that we find ourselves in, the call should be for a nation to build more IP rather than cars!
Ireland has always positioned itself at the forefront of technology and, as such, has a supporting national strategy. It's available for public consumption, here. It was published in '09.
"The development of the ‘smart’ or innovation-based
economy is the key challenge facing Ireland, even within
the largely uncharted territory of the current financial
crisis. This publication outlines the progress made by
Ireland in developing the ‘smart’ economy through
strategic investment in R&D and how the implementation
of this strategy will serve as a key driver for future growth,
prosperity and employment."
The opening gambit reads well so I think I'll read it and post thoughts here. Maybe this will show me that Ireland is ready for and using technology to make the lives of everyday citizens better and not being led by people who think the future is in building things.... Like they seem to in the UK!!
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