Intensify scientific and technological efforts to fight the epidemic
April 17, 2020 00:57 Source: "China Social Sciences Journal" Issue 1909, April 17, 2020 Author: Our reporter Zhao Qi

  Technological development is changing human work and lifestyle。In the process of fighting against the new coronavirus epidemic,Technology products ensure communication、Tracking the epidemic、Detect viruses、Epidemic warning、Played a key role in developing vaccines。About the role of technological products in fighting the epidemic,Our reporter interviewed relevant scholars。
 
 
  Promote sustainable social development
  
  Venkataraman Sundareswaran, digital trade researcher at the World Economic Forum, told this reporter,Currently emerging technologies play an important role in people’s daily lives。During the epidemic,People use various network devices to work and study remotely;Use chatbot to provide medical information at any time,Relieve the pressure on medical staff;Develop location data applications,Help researchers track viruses,And draw a virus Bet365 lotto review spread map。Emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence are playing an increasingly important role in social and economic operations。In addition,Policies and measures formulated by making full use of big data are not only highly adaptable、Tolerant,And people-centered,Promotes sustainable social development。

  Sean McDonald, senior researcher at the Canadian Center for International Governance Innovation, summarized several important application areas of technological products during the epidemic。First, it accelerates people’s understanding and detection of the virus,Provided help for community control and public health governance。Understanding the transmission process of pathogens is the most critical part of handling public health emergencies,It is necessary to trace the patient’s movement trajectory and contacts。Contact tracing technology plays an important role in this。The second is to promote the perfection and improvement of medical equipment,Improved detection and protection capabilities。For example, Ontario, Bet365 app download Canada is helping people conduct self-diagnosis remotely through an improved app,To control the number of patients visiting medical institutions。The third is in terms of early warning and epidemic monitoring,The advantages of new technology are very obvious。One of the focuses of disease surveillance is to track the incidence and transmission routes of the disease,And limit the spread of the virus as much as possible。Currently,Benefit from the application of various new technologies,The World Health Organization can update the global epidemic situation report daily,Some academic publishers and news organizations are also continuing to update epidemic-related information for free,To enhance public understanding and awareness of the epidemic。Fourth, scientific and technological means have effectively controlled the flow of people。China in the early stages of the epidemic,Adopt scientific and technological means in a timely manner for effective isolation,Won precious time to control the epidemic,Received widespread praise from the international community Bet365 lotto review and medical experts。Fifth, big data accelerates the progress of scientific research,Many scientific research institutions share the genetic map of the new coronavirus、Treatment Plan,Inspiring global medical cooperation。
  
  Ethical standards should be observed
  
  Al Jazeera’s official website recently announced that,Technology helps people resume their daily lives、Maintain economic order,Enables many goods and services to be transferred from offline to online。Currently,People mainly stay in touch with the outside world through the Internet、Watch entertainment programs、Order delicious food and other household necessities。Shop、Restaurant、Museums and others actively adjust their business models,Adapt to networked operations。Schools and scientific research institutions around the world are also integrating resources,Adjust teaching、Team collaboration and interaction solutions,Let students and researchers actively adapt to online learning。

  Sundareshwaran thinks,While new technologies are being applied on a large scale,Data abuse、Bet365 app download Issues such as personal privacy leakage also cause people's concerns。Technology is not omnipotent,Need to provide services to people under the supervision and regulation of laws and regulations。Policymakers should adopt a responsible attitude,Abide by ethical standards,Use open、Exploratory、Creative thinking promotes new technologies。At the same time,Be fully aware of the risks that new technologies may bring,Adhere to value orientation。

  Suggested by Sundareshwaran,The following points should be noted when formulating current policy measures。First, make full use of the advantages of public networks。Policymakers should be Internet-based,Promote new institutions、The birth of a new way of communication。The second is to persist in innovation。Policymakers should encourage enterprises in various fields to carry out industrial upgrading,And provide financial support,Maintain economic development and vitality。The third is to implement various measures in a more transparent manner。Facing the global crisis,Policymakers should Bet365 lotto review examine the appropriateness of policies with a more cautious attitude,And try our best to eliminate public misunderstandings。

  Proposed by Sundareshwaran,Fighting against the COVID-19 Epidemic,The whole world needs to unite to find common solutions。Thoughts、Technology has no borders,The Internet connects the world。As long as people around the world unite,Together we will overcome the difficulties,We will definitely defeat the epidemic。

Editor: Chang Chang
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