Technology and innovation are coming full speed towards us from so many directions all over the world.

技術和創新正從世界各地的許多方向全速向我們走來。

It's actually really exhausting.

其實真的很累。

But, Which Country Has The Best Technology?

但是，哪個國家的技術最好？

Each country in this global tech race has something special to offer.

在這場全球科技競賽中，每個國家都有其特殊的地方。

Different countries have different specialties and deciding which one has, quote, the best technology comes down to what you value most.

不同的國家有不同的專業，決定哪一個國家擁有，報價，最好的技術，歸根結底是你最看重什麼。

“Technology” is just using scientific knowledge for normal, everyday purposes.

"技術 "只是將科學知識用於正常的日常用途。

So, the term “Best Technology” can consist of many things - electronics, infrastructure,　scientific advances, internet, you name it.

所以，"最佳技術 "這個詞可以包括很多東西--電子、基礎設施、科學進步、互聯網，你可以說出來。

If your personal definition of “best technology” revolves around electronics, Japan may be your pick.

如果你個人對 "最好的技術 "的定義是圍繞著電子產品，日本可能是你的選擇。

It's been named one of the top five economies developing cutting-edge digital technology and for good reason, too.

它被評為發展尖端數字技術的五大經濟體之一，也是有原因的。

Japan has the highest quality of silicon for silicon processing chips, helping advance the world of electronics.

日本擁有最優質的硅加工芯片用硅，有助於推動世界電子產品的發展。

And Japan is a leader in robot production.

而日本是機器人生產的領頭羊。

They've had great success using robots to reduce costs in their auto industry.

他們利用機器人在汽車行業降低成本，取得了巨大的成功。

And Tokyo's public transit system is one of the best and most reliable in the world, with their fastest trains going 200 miles an hour!

而東京的公共交通系統是世界上最好最可靠的系統之一，他們最快的列車時速可達200英里!

Let me do some quick calculations here...

讓我在這裡快速計算一下... ...

[mumbling] Carry the one.

[喃喃自語]攜帶一個。

That's very fast!

那是非常快的！

If you prefer great technology in the form of futuristic, green buildings and innovative city design, then Singapore may have the best tech for you.

如果你喜歡未來主義、綠色建築和創新城市設計形式的偉大科技，那麼新加坡可能有最適合你的科技。

This quickly rising, superstar of a country is less than 300 square miles and filled to the brim with tall buildings, with little land left.

這顆迅速崛起的超級明星國土面積不到300平方公里，滿眼都是高樓大廈，土地所剩無幾。

To offset the greenery lost from development, buildings are covered with flowers, shrubs and even trees.

為了抵消因開發而失去的綠化，建築物上會覆蓋花草、灌木甚至樹木。

There are parks on top of buildings and bridges connecting the city's green spaces.

建築物的頂部有公園，橋樑連接城市的綠地。

Plus, Singapore has some pretty solid internet so you could easily share pics of this amazing place.

此外，新加坡有一些相當堅實的互聯網，所以你可以很容易地分享這個神奇的地方的照片。

In early 2017, their internet connection speed peaked at 185 megabytes per second, the highest peak in the world.

在2017年初，他們的網絡連接速度達到了185兆/秒的峰值，是世界上最高的峰值。

The United States is often thought of as the leader in tech, what with Silicon Valley and all, but it seems to be slipping down the ranks.

美國經常被認為是科技領域的領頭羊，什麼硅谷什麼的，但它似乎正在滑落。

Government-funding for scientific research and development for new tech has been falling for decades.

幾十年來，政府對新技術的科研開發經費一直在下降。

Electronics like the smart phone you might be watching this on wouldn't be around if it weren't for government-funded research.

如果不是政府資助的研究，像你可能正在看這個的智能手機這樣的電子產品就不會出現了。

The US is also failing to provide tech workers.

美國也沒有提供技術工人。

It's estimated there are 3 million more STEM jobs available than there are people to fill them.

據估計，現有的STEM工作崗位比填補這些崗位的人數多300萬。

It's not all bad though.

不過也不全是壞事。

The US does produce the most advanced degrees in science and engineering and publish the most high-impact scientific publications.

美國確實培養了最多的科學和工程方面的高級學位，並發表了最多的高影響力科學出版品。

Plus, the US ranks second on the Global Competitiveness Index, which takes innovation, economy, and infrastructure into account.

另外，美國在全球競爭力指數中排名第二，該指數考慮了創新、經濟和基礎設施。

So we've got all that going for us.

所以，我們已經得到了這一切，為我們。

You might be wondering where China comes into play in this conversation.

你可能想知道中國在這次談話中的作用。

China is a huge leader in the tech industry in a variety of ways and they're gaining traction on the US.

中國在科技行業的各方面都是巨大的領導者，他們對美國的吸引力越來越大。

In terms of government spending for scientific and technological research, they're the 2nd biggest spenders and are quickly catching up to the united states.

在政府的科技研究支出方面，他們是第2大支出國，並且正在迅速追趕美國。

As for everyday tech, their devices are more intelligent too.

至於日常科技，他們的設備也更加智能化。

China has the most machine-to-machine communication of any country in the world.

中國是世界上機器對機器通信最多的國家。

This means that more of their devices are sending messages to each other.

這意味著他們更多的設備在互相發送消息。

Think, a car talking to a home security system talking to a television.

想想看，一輛汽車與家庭安全系統對話，與電視對話。

And I'm trying to get in on that conference call because it sounds like it'd be a great conversation.

我想參加那個電話會議 因為這聽起來會是個很好的對話。

With so many technologically-advanced countries, it's hard to say which one is “best”.

這麼多技術先進的國家，很難說哪一個是 "最好的"。

But Is it is cool to see all the technology being developed to help better the world and people's everyday lives.

但是，看到所有的技術被開發出來，以幫助改善世界和人們的日常生活，是很酷的。

The countries listed in this video are just a few examples.

本視頻中所列的國家只是幾個例子。

But which country do you think is the most technologically advanced?

但你認為哪個國家科技最發達？

Let us know in the comment section below.

請在下面的評論區告訴我們。

And are you curious to know what would happen if we built a new continent?

你是不是很想知道，如果我們建立一個新大陸，會發生什麼？

Then check out this video!

那就看看這個視頻吧!

First things first, you would need to find a spot to build in international waters, meaning the part of the world that is not claimed by anyone else.

首先，你需要找到一個在國際水域建設的地方，也就是世界上沒有被別人主張的部分。

You need to be at least 200 miles from any existing countries territorial sea baseline.

你需要距離任何現有國家的領海基線至少200英里。

As always, my name is Blocko!

一如既往，我叫布洛克！

This has been life noggin!

這一直是生活的鼻祖！

Don't forget to keep on thinking.

不要忘記繼續思考。