TecnoRevolución: Discover the Era of Converging Technologies and Future Innovations
Explore the profound impact of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and cognitive sciences through interactive displays.
The "TecnoRevolución: la era de las tecnologías convergentes" exhibition invited visitors to delve into the transformative power of interconnected scientific fields. This presentation highlighted interdisciplinary advancements across nanotechnology, biotechnology, information and communication technologies, and cognitive sciences. Experience how these cutting-edge innovations are reshaping diverse aspects of modern life and envisioning tomorrow's world.
About TecnoRevolución: la era de las tecnologías convergentes at Espacio Fundación Telefónica in Madrid
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition explored the revolutionary impact of converging technologies such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, ICT, and cognitive sciences. Through interactive devices and audiovisual content, it showcased how these advancements are transforming various fields and shaping the future.
Curatorial context
The exhibition 'TecnoRevolución: la era de las tecnologías convergentes' delved into the profound contributions of science and technology to societal progress, particularly focusing on the exponential advancements driven by technological convergence in the last decade. It highlighted the interrelation of four key disciplines: nanotechnology, biotechnology, information and communication technologies (ICT), and cognitive sciences. These fields are shown to be interacting, cooperating, and complementing each other, leading to transformations in areas such as construction, transportation, agriculture, medicine, education, and art.
The exhibition was structured into three environments. The first provided a brief history of technological evolution, from early tools to sophisticated robots. The second interactively explained the concept of techno-revolution and convergent technologies, illustrating how the internet, communication networks, personalized medicine, and new materials are radically changing reality, with examples ranging from nanometers to the evolution of computers and the study of DNA. The third environment used interactive devices to demonstrate practical applications arising from technological convergence, such as controlling objects with brainwaves or designs inspired by nature, like Velcro. Organized in collaboration with Obra Social la Caixa and featuring contributions from Telefónica I+D, the exhibition aimed to make these complex topics accessible and engaging.
Admission and ticket notes
The exhibition was open to the public with specific opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11:00 to 20:00. Admission details are not explicitly stated beyond these hours, suggesting it may be part of general museum access.
TecnoRevolución: la era de las tecnologías convergentes key exhibition facts
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Venue
Espacio Fundación Telefónica
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 31, 2014 – May 11, 2014
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition featured contributions from Telefónica I+D with their 'Internet of things' project. Additionally, associated conferences included speakers such as Philip Ball, Javier de Felipe, and Kevin Warwick, who presented on topics related to the brain, human-machine fusion, and scientific curiosity.
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