Emerging and Future Technologies (EDUC - 8342C - 1)

MODULE 3 - ASSIGNMENT

BLOG  POST ON RHYMES OF HISTORY TECHNOLOGY

Introduction
People believe in the idea of something that happened in the past it may happen again in the future. According to Dr. Thornburg (2014h), the rhymes of history is one of the six forces that plays an influence on the expansion of emerging technologies. In a similar way, Mark Twain’s quote reminds us in a unique way that we cannot see history happen again in the future, but what we can experience is the rhymes of history (2014h).

As a futurist, I will have to use McLuhan’s tetradic model to figure out what emerging technologies I should advise my organization in respect of decisions on which/when to adopt them (Laureate Education, 2014f). In fact, I will not recommend to the institute where I work a new technology that will be outdated in a short period. In the third quadrant of McLuhan’s tetradic model, the futurist has to go back in time historically to discover what rhyme(s) of an old technology exist in the new technology (Laureate Education, 2014f).
Ancient Bracelet

Figure 1 - Ancient Greek Bracelet

Wearing something on your wrist goes all the way back to the ancient times. The ancient Egyptians wore bracelets as an attractive piece of jewelry (LeGrand, 2016). The way ancient Egyptians used to make their bracelets was of multiple stains of colored gemstones.  Colors played a crucial role for the ancient Egyptians because they believed that colors play the role of aspects of their responsibilities. The pharaoh and his priests wore ornaments and crowns with gold or yellow color (LeGrand, 2016). These two particular colors were associated with the sun in ancient Egypt. The ancient Greeks wore jewelry included bracelet for the wrists all the way back as 1200 BC (LeGrand, 2016). The ancient Greeks had a strong belief in their gods and symbols. They were jewelry that reflected the prosperity of the society. The Romans also wore jewelry with gemstones that we use today. The Romans treated the jewels they wore with respect (LeGrand, 2016). Moreover, the Roman women used the gems they wore as a way to protect themselves from anyone who tried to attack them. When jewelry was made out of gold coins, one of the things that became popular was bracelets for the wrists (LeGrand, 2016).

The Cicret Bracelet

Figure 2 - The colors of  the Cicret Bracelet

The Cicret Bracelet is not a simple bracelet, but it can turn into an actual tablet on your skin (CN2P, 2016). Now, you can use the device and do the same things you do with your tablet. There are many possible things you can do with the Cicret Bracelet.  You can check and send e-mails throughout the day. If you wish, you can use it to search and read the news online. The Bracelet allows you to navigate with Google Earth and go anywhere around the world for free (CN2P, 2016). Moreover, you can take some time off and play with it one of your favor games for relaxation. You may check how the weather will be for tomorrow or the entire week. You can use it to watch a movie or listen to music. Figure 2 displays the variety of different colors the Cicret Bracelet is available. The device comes in 10 different colors. Also, you may use the Bracelet as a cell phone device to answer calls that you are getting or to make any phone calls that you want to make (CN2P, 2016). It comes in two sizes which are 16 GB and 32 GB, and it is water resistance. 

Figure 3 - The Components of The Cicret Bracelet

Figure 3 shows the components of the Cicret Bracelet that are arranged in a circular way: Memory Card and ROM, Processor, Vibrator, Micro USB Port, Battery, Proximity Sensor Long Range, Pico-Projector, Bluetooth Low Energy, Led, and Snap Button (CN2P, 2016). Each element of the Cicret Bracelet represents something critical. Figure 1 also depicts an ancient Greek bracelet where the items of the old Greek bracelet represents something important. Both devices were used to beautify the world of the individual who wore them respectfully.  The movement of the wrist makes each device to come alive. 

Figure 4 - The Timeline of  The Cicret
Bracelet Emerging Technology

The Cicret Bracelet is a wearable technology that has water resistance capability. According to Gartner (2015), Wearables have the ability to mature and reach mainstream adoption within 5 to 10 years. In Figure 4, the timeline of the Cicret Bracelet shows that it is a new emerging technology.  In reality, this wearable device is a technology that goes back in time all the way to ancient Egyptian bracelets.  Also, the components of the Cicret Bracelet represent a broad range of applications. Therefore, the Cicret Bracelet is a new technology that emerges as a rhyme of history (Laureate Education, 2014j).

Websites 

http://www.cicret.com  

https://cicret.com/wordpress/
http://www.facebook.com/CicretAppandBracelet
https://www.gemsociety.org/article/myth-magic-and-the-sorcerers-stone/
http://witter.com/cicret_official
http://nstagram.com/cicret_official
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J7GpVQCfms

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References

CN2P. (2016). Cicret Bracelet. Like a tablet, but on your skin. Retrieved from http://www.cicret.com

Gartner. (2015). What’s new in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies. Retrieved from http://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/whats-new-in-gartners-hype-cycle-for-emerging-technologies-2015/

Laureate Education (Producer). (2014f). David Thornburg: McLuhan’s Tetrad [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Laureate Education (Producer). (2014j). David Thornburg: Six forces that drive emerging technologies [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Laureate Education (Producer). (2014j). David Thornburg: Six forces that drive emerging technologies [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

LeGrand D. (2016). Early History of Jewelry: Ancient Times to the 17th Century. International Gem 

Society LLC. Retrieved from https://www.gemsociety.org/article/myth-magic-and-the-sorcerers-stone/