> I would look to solar and certain other viable alternative energy options right now as the next major tech growth sector.
Right. The next wave is further electrification, new power generation, and first world infrastructure renewal. New advanced rail and massive rail line build outs. Rebuilding sewage and water systems. Alternative energy. Revamping agriculture for expensive oil and scarce fresh water will also be a big hi-tech area.
I'm sure the garage hackers will make money here and there as part of the wave, but they will be auxiliary; not like with the PC or internet booms. The main stage will be the capital intensive stuff working with actual raw materials.
Why stop there? I think the next wave is that the world will revert to a mainly agricultural economy. I'm sure artisans will make money here and there (repairing plows and so on) but they will be auxiliary...
A modern vegetable farm or hothouse operation is eight times as hi-tech as your ruby on rails site. A maglev train and its infrastructure eight times again.
Right. The next wave is further electrification, new power generation, and first world infrastructure renewal. New advanced rail and massive rail line build outs. Rebuilding sewage and water systems. Alternative energy. Revamping agriculture for expensive oil and scarce fresh water will also be a big hi-tech area.
I'm sure the garage hackers will make money here and there as part of the wave, but they will be auxiliary; not like with the PC or internet booms. The main stage will be the capital intensive stuff working with actual raw materials.