In this episode of TL;DR Shorts episode, Esther Dyson shares her thoughts on the neutrality of technology. Esther says that technological advancements are neither inherently good nor evil when created, rather that it is in the hands of the user and enabler of that technology to ensure that it is used for the most positively impactful purposes. Esther also discusses how we must continue to instil and reinforce aspects of critical thinking in future generations for them to sensibly and ethically question whether research and technology are best serving us and helping overcome our global challenges, rather than creating new ones.
Esther is the Founder of Wellville, a 10-year project to improve health care. A longtime tech analyst and investor, Esther is also an expert in health and technology. Wellville’s mission is to improve community health outcomes and foster long-term wellness by innovating at the intersection of health, technology, and community development.
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