The Realignment FAI Presents | Jennifer Pahlka & Michael Kratsios : From Tech to Government and Back Again
Dec 21, 2023
Jennifer Pahlka, founder of Code for America, and Michael Kratsios, former CTO of the United States, discuss the challenges of bringing technologists into government, the role of technology in national security, and the consequences of lacking technical expertise in government projects. They explore pathways for joining the government and highlight the importance of developing knowledge in areas like AI, quantum information science, biosecurity, and climate crisis mitigation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Challenges and Focus of the CTO Position
03:59 • 6min
The Challenges of Bringing Technologists into Government
09:57 • 24min
Technology's Role in National Security
33:34 • 4min
The Consequences of Absent Technical Expertise in Government Projects
37:07 • 3min
Pathways into Government and Areas of Interest
40:06 • 6min