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INDUSTRY, INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE, Germany has an education system…
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
1 HISTORY:
Infrastructure: a term that has been used since 1927 to collectively refer to all roads, rail lines, electrical supply, telecommunication networks and other public works that are required for an industrial economy to function. (Barret, 12)
Innovation: Industry first began with key inventions in Britain around 1815, which became known as the Industrial Revolution. The steam engine being the most notable invention, was vital to energy transfer for machinery and transportation.
The bad?: In the mid to late 19th century, industry brought harsh working conditions on western civilization, and contributed to an increase in pollution and disease.
Materials: The industrial revolution revolved mostly around steel, iron, coal, cotton, chemicals and gasses. Inventors discovered that many of these materials had multiple uses that would have positive economic outcome.
- The industrial revolution also contributed to two of the deadliest conflicts in human history; the first and second world wars.
2 IMPORTANCE
Living: The industrial revolution improved the standard of living by creating more job opportunities, improving transportation and lowering the price of every day goods.
By means of mass production, goods became more affordable because they were readily available and produced quicker, and cheaper. Mass production lowers the price of goods compared to craft production which was what was widely used before 1850. Compare the price and rate of production of a Chevy impala to a Rolls Royce Ghost for example.
Economy: The Industrial Revolution has changed the structure of national societies, developing urban population centers and municipal utilities. It created a more independent life for laborers, and provided many employment opportunities yet, economies became interdependent, more stable and predictable.
The American Dream: Industry and its development of infrastructure developed the American dream, providing a wider door to middle class living, and creating opportunities for growth in terms of wealth, possessions and quality of life. This effectively bridged the gap between the poor and the wealthy elites.
3 BENEFITS
Healthcare: Innovations in medicines and treatment made healthcare more widely available to the population, who previously suffered from prolonged disease and wounds
Transportation: Innovations such as the steam engine, petrol engine, train, automobile, airplane and more made the transportation of goods more readily available and cost effective as well as expanded the opportunities for employment for laborers.
Vacations: these new forms of transportations also created the concept of vacation. People were since able to travel the world and broaden their quality life experiences. Cultures were blended, enriched and appreciated.
Innovation: Economies, jobs, cultures and many more aspects of life have grown since the invention of the internet and the personal computer. This chain reaction of innovation has given people access to information, education and other resources that make life easier!
4 EXAMPLES
Medical: As a result of military training, I slipped a disc in my spine under my Lumber-4 vertebrae. Thanks to the medical technology made available through MRI I was able to be diagnosed and begin recovery. It was also cost effective through the economic benefits of health insurance. Before these developments, an injury such as this would have likely been a lifetime burden.
Education: Advances in education and technology have allowed me to obtain much of my degree online, while working full-time. Readily accessible education produces intelligent laborers who contribute to the constant advancement of society, and in return are able to earn wages and improve their quality of life.
Protection: Applicable to my line of work is the development of protective armor for American soldiers. The implementation of Kevlar and other materials protect out soldiers in hazardous conditions.
Though not always available throughout the history of industry, other safety improvements such as helmets, heavy lifting equipment and robotics reduces the rate of injury and strain on laborers, especially in factory settings.
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5 MAINTAINING PROGRESS
Legal: Limiting companies in any field relating to industry innovation and infrastructure is actually a protective measure of keeping those things in progress. Anti-trust laws and monopoly laws are intended to maintain a healthy competition between companies, and allow room for new ideas, new products and new entrepreneurs. Most large corporations today started very small thanks to these protective laws. Apple is a great example.
Education: Making education available for all people is important to maximizing new innovations and fueling industries with trained, skilled, intelligent employees.
Explore Possibilities: In public schools, universities and even in parent-child dynamics, we must allow students and children to explore their interests, experiment and learn. From a young age, this concept can develop a genius who contributes great things to society.
Meritocracy: At the business level, innovation and progress in industry and infrastructure is achieved by talent-based hiring. Known as a meritocracy, this type of mini-society rewards those who work hard, learn more and develop better skills. This is a common business theme, especially in the United States.
Limit Gov't control: Some government regulations are for good purpose, such as EPA emissions standards for the automotive industry. However, we must be careful to limit government control in private industries, as it has the potential to destroy competitive business practice, protect mega-corporations, and destroy the potential for new innovation and small corporations.
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Germany has an education system that allows students to quickly determine whether they want to continue studies in a University or proceed to learn a trade.
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