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Energy plays the most dominant role in the economic growth and security of any nation. Future economic growth crucially depends on the long-term availability of energy from sources that are affordable, accessible and environmentally friendly. An increase of development activities triggers the increasing demand for energy.

You've probably heard of the 'Smart Grid' at least once. It is in the newspapers, on TV and discussed in magazines. Many famous politicians have mentioned the Smart Grid in their speeches as if they were competing with each other to be the official spokesperson, and a fair number of top companies have announced their plans to be part of the Smart Grid.

South Korea is the most wired country in the world. India is an epicenter of software development. South Korea is seeking offshore manufacturing bases. India is home to a plethora of low-cost, reliable IT production facilities. Both India and South Korea have good relations with the United States, which has acknowledged, but wants to tether both of their nuclear development programs. But these are merely the most obvious attractions.

E-government has been a buzzword for at least a decade. Too often the term is overused to the point of becoming meaningless, a way for politicians or technocrats to convince stakeholders that they are innovating.

I've often been told that it can be very useful to consult and heed the advice of others - because those who think in different ways than we do can often provide us with perspectives that we'd never have thought of on our own.

People are getting a little impatient with robotics. Much like flying cars, they are an iconic symbol of the official future, and we can't really be in the 21^st century without them. But also like flying cars, they are having some serious problems showing up on schedule. According to popular publications of the 1950s, by now we should all be miniature kings of our own little fiefdoms.