Journal Seventeen Nr. 4

In the last thirty years, educational technologies seem to have paved the way for a revolution that never arrives. In this paper, we review the critical approaches of different authors to this idea. Roughly, these authors analyze why the expectations in this field are not being met, and suggest that a techno-optimistic stance underlies such expectations; this view assimilates technology and progress in a straightforward manner, and advocates the use of technology even in the absence of supporting data. This can be seen as a consequence of certain political and economic interests, together with a form of social enthusiasm towards technology which emanates from its success in other fields (health, transports, communications, etc).

Artificial Intelligence is currently foreseen as the most disruptive technological advance of the ongoing Digital Revolution. There is a strong competition for gaining supremacy in the international geostrategic landscape and, among many other elements, ethical considerations are starting to strongly show up.

Culture in general and, specifically, the activity carried out by museums, art centers and artists, has undergone profound changes over the last decade, in its channels and strategies for social approach. The way in which digital transformation, common to our entire society, has affected this sector has not only enabled to strengthen the social function of museums towards their audiences, making artistic creation more accessible, as well as the connection of independent artists with society, but has proven to be a fundamental element of social cohesion and cultural development during confinement, providing new strategies and channels, and more sensitive and committed, sustainable, creative content, in times when physical presence, which is essential for cultural enjoyment, has been limited.

Having a satisfactory health status is an absolute must to enjoy a rewarding life; therefore achieving an universal health care coverage is an essential requisite to reach not only the SDG 3 related to Health and Wellness for all by 2030, but to achieve the 17 SGDs, since it is a reality that without health there is neither human nor economic development. In developed countries, Health Care Systems are under huge stress due to the demographic changes, with the increase in life expectancy, and the lack of equity which is becoming an everincreasing problem. In the developing countries, the situation is rather challenging due to the chronic shortness of human and material resources and the lack of infrastructures.