TED Tech Is technology our savior — or our slayer? | Ruha Benjamin
Dec 22, 2023
Sociologist Ruha Benjamin discusses a future where technology uplifts ordinary people and addresses issues like healthcare and housing. The podcast explores contrasting visions of the future with Silicon Valley and Hollywood, the consequences of prioritizing technological advancements, the impact of tech hubs on inequality, and the importance of strengthening the social fabric. Benjamin encourages listeners to consider their impact on overlooked communities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Contrasting Narratives of the Future of Technology
02:57 • 3min
Collective Imagination and Participatory Policies
05:41 • 4min
Tech Hubs, Inequality, and Mobilization: A Tale of Two Realities
09:40 • 3min
Strengthening the Social Fabric and Intentional Technology
12:54 • 3min