27A – Reading Reflection No. 3

• Makers: The New Industrial Revolution, Chris Anderson

1) What was the general theme or argument of the book?

The general theme of this book is that the world is entering a third industrial revolution. The first was the invention of advanced manufacturing, which prolonged human life, made populations grow, and expanded cities. The second was the birth of the digital age, which interconnected everyone on the planet through the internet. This new revolution is a combination of both called digital manufacturing , which takes advantage of self automation and robotics to aid in efficiency and production of anything.

2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?

This book connected with what I am learning in ENT 3003 by showing how markets changes drastically once new technologies emerge. It seems as if products will exist, but the standard level of technology is dependent on the efficiency of any product or company to exist.

3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?

This exercise would be to see how much of an impact digital manufacturing currently has in our society and to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of this current revolution.

4) What was your biggest surprise or 'aha' moment when reading the book? In other words, what did you learn that differed most from your expectations?

My biggest learning moment is how different occupations will be in the future. At the current rate of technology, some occupations may be replaced by robots and automation and it may displace a lot of people and force them to conduct new careers or pursue different professions.