Ministry of Education (MOE) Licensed Computer Science and Design & Technology Teacher & Trainer | Educator | Technologist at ESE | AI Trainer & Mentor | MS Computer Science | M Ed | Technologist
"Technology for Good" is a noble pursuit, but we must acknowledge its inherent complexities. While technology can have positive impacts, it also has adverse effects if we are not mindful and responsible. Each paradox reminds us of our challenges, from the environmental impact of production to societal inequalities. However, embracing these paradoxes can prompt us to question our assumptions and navigate the intersection of technology and society with greater care. By doing so, we can create a future where innovation is synonymous with sustainability, equity, and ethical considerations, ensuring that technology truly serves the well-being of all. #TechForGood #Sustainability #EthicalTech #Innovation #SocialResponsibility
Group Vice President Digital at Thales | Author of Artificial Integrity | Thinkers50 Radar 2024 | Forbes Contributor | MIT Social Innovation Mentor | INSEAD, HEC Paris Lecturer | Host of The Hamilton Mann Conversation
To grasp the essence of 'Digital for Good', it is essential to acknowledge that technology, even when created with the best intentions for the greater good, is not inherently immune from producing adverse effects in society. Technology itself is not inherently sustainable or positive. A comprehensive understanding of 'Digital for Good' starts by thinking against oneself, especially as a technologist, with the acknowledgment of some critical paradoxes, paving the way for a more mindful and responsible approach to technological development in society. There's no technology without environmental debt. Chaos theory applies to technology. Jevons paradox challenges technology's efficiency beliefs. Band-aid solution is a technology trap. Technology-fixes pledges for no ease. Technology advancement does not necessarily mean progress. Technological determinism only fits in theory. Tomorrow's technology promises don't solve today's realities. Innovation-equity paradox exacerbates digital divide. Technological exploitation always has hidden human costs. Ethical Technology only exists as a reflection of its creators' values. Technology has no exclusivity on innovation. Yesterday's technology decisions set limits to new technology adoption. Technology-Regulation gap is the best call for responsible technology. Digital for Good is about acknowledging the current and long-term impact of paradoxes posed by technology to address its unsustainable nature or implications for the well-being of society. https://lnkd.in/eMSAe2fN #DigitalForGood #Forbes #TheHamiltonMannConversation #HumaneTechnology #Thinkers50