The future of polyester fibers

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I read Mr. Kai-Fu Lee’s Sina blog post: What is the real threat of artificial intelligence to humanity? One of those sentences ； The real crisis in the future will be when machines are used to support those who have nothing to do. South Korean Go master Lee Sedol tried to challenge ALPHAGO, but he was defeated. For those working in the polyester industry, the fascinating possibilities offered by information technology, automation, and artificial intelligence are even more exciting than producing polyester fibers. As people in this industry know, PTA and EG are used as raw materials to produce PET; these raw materials, along with catalysts and other additives, may come from factories in Changsha or Jiangxi, or they may be transported via containers from ports in Hainan, Fujian, or Dalian to various polyester manufacturers. In the polyester production chain, starting from the refining of crude oil all the way through to the polyester fiber industry, spinning, knitting, warp knitting, printing, dyeing, and the clothing industry, beautiful garments are created through the work of designers. These garments are then sold to consumers through e-commerce platforms. It’s possible that the producer, designer, and retailer are the same person – this is the charm of the information age. In the industrial era, computer technology and automation freed us from physical and even mental labor. In the future, artificial intelligence and big data might help prevent economic crises, excessive production, and environmental pollution. Such technologies are certainly in line with human nature and natural laws. We must recognize the great significance of high-tech solutions like artificial intelligence and big data algorithms for humanity, and ensure a balanced development of resources, energy, the environment, and society. The concept of “Belt and Road” can help achieve more balanced regional development. The exploitation of marine resources might provide a temporary solution to resource and energy crises. Establishing a circular economy system is just as important as building an international space station – both are strategic goals. Science and technology can make the world a better place.