Blockchain Technology for Global Social Change

Noted as an IGI Global Core Reference Title in Computer Science & IT for 2019.

Jane Thomason (University College London, UK), Sonja Bernhardt (ThoughtWare, Australia), Tia Kansara (Replenish Earth Ltd, UK), and Nichola Cooper (Blockchain Quantum Impact, Australia)

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781522595786

ISBN13 Softcover: 9781522595793

EISBN13: 9781522595809

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9578-6

Description:

Emerging technologies continue to affect a variety of industries, making processes more effective and efficient. However, they also impact society by promoting opportunities to encourage social change and socioeconomic advancement. Blockchain is one that is already influencing third world countries and disrupting the globe.

Blockchain Technology for Global Social Change is an essential research publication that provides insight into advancements being made in blockchain and some potential applications of the technology that can improve the lives of individuals in emerging markets. This publication covers a range of topics such as digital government, health systems, and urbanization and is ideal for policymakers, academicians, researchers, sociologists, government officials, economists, and financial experts seeking current and relevant research on evolving blockchain technologies.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Blockchain
Digital Government
Frontier Technologies
Global Finance
Health Systems
Refugees
Socioeconomic Inequality
Sustainable Development
Urbanization

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Dr Jane Thomason , is a global thought leader in emerging technologies, including AI, Blockchain, Web3, Metaverse, and MedTech. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland. She currently holds distinguished roles on the editorial boards of three peer reviewed journals and is an Industry Associate: University College London, Centre for Blockchain. She is author of “Blockchain for Global Social Change,” “Applied Ethics in a Digital World” and has “Advancements in the New World of Web 3: A Look Toward the Decentralized Future”. She has published widely on MedTech, Web3, Blockchain, AI and Metaverse and is at the forefront of the impact of emerging technologies on industry and society.

Sonja Bernhardt is CEO of the award-winning software development firm ThoughtWare, Australia, and has been awarded three degrees: a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Abstract Algebra and Psychology (1987), Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (1989), and MBA (Masters of Business Administration) (1992). For decades, she has tirelessly volunteered to passionately encourage women into technology studies and careers. This has included multiple industry-related activities such as executive committees and board membership over a period of 20 years, judging appointments in a wide variety of innovation and technology awards over a period of 15 years, and taking to the airwaves as resident “geek girl” on ABC Radio over a period of 7 years. In addition, she has been an occasional contributor and/or sponsor for government and university research and is a published author of book chapters and articles in industry magazines. Her prestigious honours are that she was the first Australian inducted into the WITI (Women in Technology International) Hall of Fame in 2005, winner of the Industry and Business Award in the Our Women, Our State Awards in 2009, and first Queensland woman to be awarded the prestigious Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to Information Technology in 2011. She bases her life and all activities on a reality- and reason-based philosophy.

Tia Kansara is a multi award-winning entrepreneur and economist. The youngest to ever receive the Royal Institute British Architects honorary fellowship, she is the co-founder of Kansara Hackney Ltd, the first ISO-certified sustainable lifestyle consultancy, and CEO of Replenish Earth Ltd, a cause and a collective action to protect the global commons. Hailed amongst the Top 100 most influential leaders in Tech by the Financial Times and Inclusive Boards, her clients include Coca Cola, Bloomberg, the European Commission, Forbes, Formula One, MIT, and Siemens.

Nichola Cooper is a technology researcher and PhD candidate at the University of the Sunshine Coast researching the futures of trust. Her research interests include trust, frontier technologies, information security and data privacy. She is Head of Research for NewVote and Senior Research Analyst for Blockchain Quantum Impact.

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