Especially in this digital age, cooperation among multiple fields of study is essential to technology. Inventors combine information from various disciplines to create effectively. This process is simplified as new ways to collaborate are implemented. Today, collaborators have various means of communication and data sharing at their disposal. An abundance of online sources and media can be a useful in starting a project, but experts can provide essential insight. An engineer in the Netherlands recently created a remote-controlled falcon, which acts as a flying scarecrow. This invention required detailed knowledge of a falcon's look and movement; real birds would otherwise ignore it as a threat. The engineer could have created a simpler flying robot for the same purpose, but consulted experts provided the authenticity needed for success.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/16/tech/realistic-robo-hawks-clear-flight/index.html
You make a good point, Melissa. In some ways, it seems better to have many experts that specialize in different things instead of many people who are generally skilled but not experts. Is there a preferred option? What do you think?
ReplyDeleteNot only is cooperation between fields necessary, but cooperation in fields. Programs today are always created by large teams of programmers.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Chris, I think it is best to have expects who also have basic skills in other things as well.