deVere Investor Insight - Q1 2021

Investor Insight // Q1 - 2021 17 As children, we were often asked to imagine what the future would look like, and we were likely to mention flying cars, advanced technology and possibly, robots. Despite being still a bit far away from reaching that scenario, on some fronts, some parts of it are indeed becoming real. Vehicle manufacturers have developed cars with truly remarkable features such as auto parking and ones that are driverless. Scientists have made ground-breaking discoveries about the planet, the solar system and the robot world. Studies in artificial intelligence have progressed and the technology has started to be used across many sectors, including healthcare, sports and banking. It has to be said that technology and science have left a major impact on our lives and lifestyle. The best part is that research is still ongoing, and more discoveries are being sought after that could continue to change our lives, whether we are aware of it or not.