They are a generation inherently flexible and dynamic, coming of age steeped in reflexes naturally attuned to the unprecedented amplifying power that modern communications and computing technology now offers.

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The exploration of space has led to advances in weather forecasting, in communications, in computing, search and rescue technology, robotics and electronics.

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The primary reason the United States led in aerospace, communications technology, information technology, computing and the major new energy technologies of the later 20th century (gas turbines, nuclear, wind and solar power) is because the U.S. government made a series of smart investments on the cutting edge of each of these technology fields to catalyze entrepreneurship and innovation.

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He has worked for the UK government and currently advises several FTSE 100 companies about issues including cybersecurity, covert communications and forensic computing through the consultancy Charteris where he is chief technology officer.

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Sun will contribute Java and a related technology called Jini that allows mobile computing devices to set up communications channels with other networked appliances and servers.

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Instead of talking about cars, these geeks were showing off their aptitude in technology, talking about things like cloud computing, network security and advanced communications systems.

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