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The GESDA 2023 Science Breakthrough Radar®

Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator’sAnnual Report on Science Trends at 5, 10 and 25 years

In partnership with:Fondation pour Genève
    The Science Breakthrough Radar
    What is cooking in the labs?
    Taking the Pulse of Society
    Why does it matter?
    Opportunities
    So... what can we do about it?
    The 2023 GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar provides an overview of science trends and breakthrough predictions at 5, 10 and 25 years in 42 science and technology emerging topics, a synthesis of the related fundamental debates and actions in society, and an exploration of opportunities for concerted action through initial contributions on the implications for international affairs, global challenges, and the SDGs.
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    We cannot predict the future, but we can anticipate it. Watch the introduction to learn more about the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar.

    A Letter from the Chairmen

    Citizens of the world deserve more than belated debates such as those surrounding AI and ChatGPT. Anticipation in the service of science and diplomacy is not only our raison d'être but also one of our most prominent distinguishing features.

    Deep Dives

    New for the Trends section of the 2023 edition of the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar® are in-depth scientific deep dives into specific aspects of the Radar.

    Executive Summary

    This third edition of the Radar provides updates in a rolling mode and in-depth reviews of current and future trends, as well as the addition of new emerging topics. For the first time, we also provide scientific deep dives into three major themes of the 2023 GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar®.

    Trends Explorer

    The GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar is made up of 37 scientific emerging topics and related sub-fields, across five scientific platforms. These are collated below for quick access into the report.

    5, 10, 25 Year Horizons

    The Science Breakthrough Radar presents 336 breakthrough predictions at 5, 10 and 25 years’ time horizons. They represent the views of the consulted expert community on what may happen in the short-, mid-, and longer-term for 28 emerging topics over five broad science areas - the GESDA Scientific Platforms.

    Contributor Profiles

    Over 700 scientists have contributed to the identification and descriptions of science trends and breakthrough predictions at 5, 10 and 25 years.

    Press & Media

    Media representatives and other interested persons wishing to know more about the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar and its methodology, or to be brought in contact with the scientists, scholars and thinkers.

    Emerging Topic Videos

    The topic videos introduce the emerging scientific topics described in the Science Breakthrough Radar.

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    Introduction