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The Ongoing Transformation
Maximizing the Good of Innovation
Mar 1, 2022
Shobita Parthasarathy, professor at the University of Michigan, discusses how to achieve equity and justice in society through innovation. Topics explored include the disparity in life expectancy, biases in technological design, reshaping the innovation system for equity, and the moral dimensions of innovation.
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- Equitable innovation requires systemic change to address disparities in access and prioritize public needs and values.
- Innovation systems should consider non-market-based solutions, address biases, and involve publics in decision-making to promote inclusivity and equity.
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The Need for Systemic Change in Innovation
Shobita Partesarity argues in her essay that bold systemic change is necessary to ensure equitable innovation. She points out the disparities in life expectancy between the top 1% and the poorest 1% of Americans, despite significant investments in biomedical innovation. She calls for a shift in focus towards addressing the needs of the public and engaging them in discussions about scientific priorities.
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