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No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp
176: Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley: Assembling Tomorrow
Oct 3, 2024
Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley, designers at Stanford's d.school, dive into the unintended consequences of modern technology in their insightful discussion. They advocate for a transformative approach to design that prioritizes unity and healing over mere innovation. The duo highlights the emotional landscape of tech design, emphasizing the need for compassion in leadership and community-driven creativity. They explore the metaphor of being a 'good jig,' encouraging individuals to engage thoughtfully with technology and shape a positive future.
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- Designers must acknowledge the interconnectedness of their innovations, understanding how each decision impacts broader social and technological landscapes.
- Emotional intelligence in design is crucial for fostering authentic user connections, making it essential to prioritize empathy over mere profit-driven solutions.
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Runaway Design: A Modern Challenge
The concept of runaway design represents the rapidly evolving landscape of technology that often outpaces our ability to foresee its consequences. Unlike past technological revolutions, such as the Industrial Revolution, where negative impacts became evident over decades, today's design advancements—particularly in AI and social media—reveal repercussions almost immediately. For instance, the rise of social media has led to discussions around its correlation with increased mental health issues among teenagers, highlighting the difficulty of establishing causation in an environment evolving so quickly. This rapid advancement necessitates a paradigm shift in how we approach design, urging creators to evaluate not only the benefits of their innovations but also the potential for unintended harm.
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