The Bigger Picture
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
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AI and Human Rights
Content for Raoul Wallenberg Talk on AI and Human Rights. Full transcript, slidedeck and references.
Human Rights and Empty Promises
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
Raoul Wallenberg Talks #1
What does AI have to do with human rights?
The AI Spoon
A simple artefact to aid discussions around digital ethics and responsible AI.
The world map that reboots your brain
Most maps grossly misrepresent the size of countries and contribute to confusion. Let's revise our tools to help us get better results.
Killer robots hiding in plain sight
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.
Happy World Usability Day 2021
This year's theme is Design of our Online World: Trust, Ethics and Integrity. Here's what that means: * You are either building
High-speed threats in a shared public space
In this illustration, streets in a city scene are replaced by an abyss. There are people on the sidewalk, standing and walking, one holding a
A Facebook Issue
As many readers will be aware, I do not have a Facebook account. I go so far as blocking its related urls on my computer.
A Dubious Apple and Believing the Impossible
While it’s not a yet a win, and no time to relax, the fact that Apple are pausing their move into on-device mass surveillance
Year of the Reboot
It’s been a tough year, going on two, from a wellbeing perspective. I just want to say: feeling exhausted, traumatised and disoriented is expected.
A Design Ethics Track for Yearlong Bite-Sized Learning
Per Axbom will be leading the Ambition Empower track: Design Ethics = Good Business.
Apple Child Safety Harms
How Apple is moving into mass surveillance. A walkthrough of all the risks.
Questions for self-reflection
This text is the content of my auto-reply (out of office message) during the summer of 2021. I always try to provide value back to