Evaluating Emerging Technologies

A Multidimensional Framework for Value, Risk, Sustainability, Innovation and Responsible Adoption

Prof. Dr. Larry Adams and Dr. Lance Adams

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Contents

Front Matter

1. Copyright and Author Information
2. List of Frameworks and Figures
3. About the Authors
4. Preface
5. Introduction

Part I — Foundations of Technology Evaluation

1. Chapter 1. Understanding Emerging and New Technologies
2. Chapter 2. The Evolution of Technology Assessment
3. Chapter 3. Why Technology Evaluation Is Difficult
4. Chapter 4. The Adams Multidimensional Technology Evaluation Framework
5. Part I — Integrated Learning Outcomes
6. Part I — Practical Assignment — Technology Evaluation Preliminary Assessment
7. Part I — Overall Conclusion

Part II — Dimensions of Technology Evaluation

1. Chapter 5. Technical and Functional Evaluation of Emerging Technologies
2. Chapter 6. Economic and Business Evaluation of Emerging Technologies
3. Chapter 7. Human, Social and Ethical Evaluation of Emerging Technologies
4. Chapter 8. Environmental Sustainability and Lifecycle Evaluation — Part 1 of 3
5. Chapter 8. Environmental Sustainability and Lifecycle Evaluation — Part 2 of 3
6. Chapter 8. Environmental Sustainability and Lifecycle Evaluation — Part 3 of 3

Part III — Evaluating Risk, Intelligent Technologies, Digital Systems, Biotechnology and Human-Centred Technologies

1. Chapter 9. Risk, Security, Governance and Regulation — Part 1 of 3
2. Chapter 9. Risk, Security, Governance and Regulation — Part 2 of 3
3. Chapter 9. Risk, Security, Governance and Regulation — Part 3 of 3
4. Chapter 10. Evaluating Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Technologies — Part 1 of 3
5. Chapter 10. Evaluating Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Technologies — Part 2 of 3
6. Chapter 10. Evaluating Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Technologies — Part 3 of 3
7. Chapter 11. Evaluating Digital, Connected and Data-Driven Technologies — Part 1 of 2
8. Chapter 11. Evaluating Digital, Connected and Data-Driven Technologies — Part 2 of 2
9. Chapter 12. Evaluating Biotechnology, Healthcare and Human-Centred Technologies — Part 1 of 2
10. Chapter 12. Evaluating Biotechnology, Healthcare and Human-Centred Technologies — Part 2 of 2
11. Part III — Overall Learning Outcomes
12. Part III — Practical Technology Evaluation Project
13. Part III — Final Reflection

Part IV — Applying Technology Evaluation to Energy, Organizations, Research, Education and Higher Education

1. Chapter 13. Evaluating Energy, Climate and Sustainable Technologies
2. Chapter 14. Organizational Readiness and Technology Adoption
3. Chapter 15. Methods and Tools for Technology Evaluation — Part 1 of 4
4. Chapter 15. Methods and Tools for Technology Evaluation — Part 2 of 4
5. Chapter 15. Methods and Tools for Technology Evaluation — Part 3 of 4
6. Chapter 15. Methods and Tools for Technology Evaluation — Part 4 of 4
7. Chapter 16. Technology Evaluation in Education and Higher Education — Part 1 of 2
8. Chapter 16. Technology Evaluation in Education and Higher Education — Part 2 of 2
9. Part IV — Integrative Synthesis
10. Part IV — Key Concepts
11. Part IV — Final Synthesis

Part V — Technology Evaluation in Developing Economies, Responsible Technology Adoption, and the Future of Technology Evaluation

1. Chapter 17. Technology Evaluation in Developing and Emerging Economies
2. Chapter 18. Building a Responsible Technology Evaluation System
3. Chapter 19. The Future of Technology Evaluation
4. Part V — Key Concepts
5. Part V — Overall Learning Outcomes
6. Part V — Practical Capstone Exercise — Comprehensive Technology Evaluation Project
7. Conclusion of Part V

Back Matter

1. Conclusion: The Adams Multidimensional Technology Evaluation Framework and its Implications
2. References