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SIO420: Technological Anti-Solutions
Jan 25, 2024
Explore the concept of 'technology anti-solutions' with guest Alejandro Ruiz, diving into the pitfalls of Substack and Patreon, the Paris Climate Accords, and Elon Musk's tech initiatives. Learn how technology can fail to address social issues effectively and why oversimplified solutions like self-driving cars may not always be the answer.
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- Technological anti-solutions lack genuine problem-solving capabilities and can further entrench existing power structures.
- Well-scoped projects like Project Footprint offer practical solutions without being overly ambitious.
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Identifying Technological Anti-Solutions
One major aspect of evaluating technological anti-solutions is determining if they claim to solve a serious political or social problem, yet are intrinsically incapable of solving the issue at hand. Additionally, a critical factor is whether the proposed solution further entrenches existing power structures. This evaluation process aims to distinguish between projects that genuinely address issues and those that offer false promises or distractions.
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