An investigation of Emerging Technologies

  • Type:Masterarbeit
  • Date:ab Mai 2022
  • Supervisor:

    Sarah Manthey

  • Zusatzfeld:

    For the preparation of the thesis, the independent acquisition of suitable interview partners or the identification of already existing, suitable information material is necessary. Common methods so far are personal interviews, but the analysis of suitable podcasts or the like is also possible.

    The number of interviews depends on the depth of the interviews, but in any case at least 10.

  • Investigating the characteristics of emerging technologies over time is crucial for understanding their potential impact and identifying potential risks and challenges. As technologies continue to evolve and mature, their characteristics may change, and new issues may arise.

    For example, as artificial intelligence continues to develop, new ethical concerns around bias and discrimination may emerge. Similarly, as blockchain technology continues to gain traction, issues around scalability and energy consumption may become more pressing.

    By investigating the characteristics of emerging technologies over time, individuals and organizations can better understand the potential benefits and risks of these technologies and develop strategies to mitigate potential negative impacts. This may include conducting research, engaging in public discourse, and developing policies and regulations.



    This thesis aims to investigate cases of emerging technologies and their development over the time, involving characteristics, potential assessment, risk and challenges. The cases can be selected individually and need to be analyzed and compared against each other and literature.