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Is technology our savior — or our slayer? | Ruha Benjamin

Is technology our savior — or our slayer? | Ruha Benjamin

FromTED Tech


Is technology our savior — or our slayer? | Ruha Benjamin

FromTED Tech

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Dec 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When it comes to technology, we're often presented with two contrasting visions of the future: one where technology fulfills all our desires, and another where it leads to chaos and conflict. Sociologist Ruha Benjamin is here with a more radical vision of the future — one where humanity isn't saved or slayed by technology, but rather uses it to uplift ordinary people and make things like health care and housing for all a reality. After the talk, Sherrell expands on how tech improves individual lives, and communities at large.
Released:
Dec 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Some of the world's leading inventors and researchers share demos, breakthroughs and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.