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The real hotbed of innovation (hint: it's not big cities) | Xiaowei R. Wang
FromTED Tech
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
May 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
"To see and understand the countryside is a crucial part of moving towards a more livable future for everyone," says coder, artist and organizer Xiaowei R. Wang. They've observed that some of the most careful, thoughtful innovation is happening in the world's rural communities, like Chinese chicken farmers using biometrics tracking and blockchain to improve supply chain transparency. In this talk, they advocate for a new perspective on the countryside: not as places lacking in tech or digital media literacy but as centers of humble innovation that emphasize community and sustainability.
Released:
May 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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