25 February 2019 Another Industrial Revolution: What schools need to know The Fourth Industrial Revolution questions what it means to be human in the 21st century. It is a question that demands a firm response not just from economists and business leaders, but also from schools and education authorities. Students in schools right now will graduate in the midst of 4IR and they need to be prepared.
4IR is not a mystery and its basic processes can be the subject of investigation, questioning and interrogation. As shown in the collection of subjects above, this is not just about technology but about the arts as well, and this includes social sciences, philosophy and humanities. The 4IR technologies have significant social implications related to job creation, employment opportunities, equality, racialisation and the ongoing development of a fair and just society.