This document discusses several trends related to technology and society, including: 1) The rise of social technologies that allow people to connect and collaborate online rather than relying on traditional organizations. Examples mentioned include crowdsourcing and co-creation. 2) How the internet and web 2.0 technologies have made sharing, reviewing, and social networking central online activities. 3) The growth of mobile technologies and how people engage with data on the go. Examples discussed include location-based apps and augmented reality. 4) Changes in how and where people work as remote working and flexible work arrangements become more common, enabled by new technologies.