Writing, teaching and consulting for a safe, compassionate internet. Explaining risks and opportunities of digital so people can make better choices for themselves and for the wellbeing of others.
Earlier this week I hosted a session on systems mapping as part of my Ambition Empower track on ethics in design. I started the session by sharing my perspective on ableist reinforcement in the parable of the blind men and the elephant, a common metaphor when talking about systems mapping....
I realised I was sharing a lot of Africa-related content in December. Likely this is related to research I’m doing for my talk on AI and human rights on January 20. But this also meant I was more receptive to the stories coming from The Continent, a weekly publication...
As more and more decisions about human fates are made by algorithms, a lack of accountability and transparency will elevate heartless treatment driven by efficiency devoid of empathy. Humans become mere data shadows.
