The Tech That Comes Next | Afua Bruce

In this episode, Afua Bruce discusses the connection between technology and social equity and explores the factors beyond technology that contribute towards a more equitable and inclusive society. She emphasizes that technology alone cannot create equity, but it can be used to support and advance equity. Afua also critiques the current development of technology and highlights the importance of involving the people who will be served by the technology in the design process. She discusses the values that should influence the development of technology, such as inclusivity, accessibility, and recognizing the value of lived experience. The book she co-authored, 'The Tech That Comes Next: How Changemakers, Technologists, and Philanthropists Can Build an Equitable World,' provides insights and guidance on using technology to advance equity.

Keywords
technology, social equity, inclusive society, technology development, design process, values, accessibility, lived experience, book

Takeaways
- Technology alone cannot create equity; it requires human involvement and decision-making.
- The development of technology should involve the people who will be served by it.
- Values such as inclusivity, accessibility, and recognizing lived experience should influence the development of technology.
- The book 'The Tech That Comes Next' provides insights and guidance on using technology to advance equity.

Sound Bites
"I don't think that technology alone can create equity."
"Technology can be used to support and advance equity, or it can be used to take us backwards and create a less equitable world."
"What we value is what we build."