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The paradigm shift toward equitable tech access across Africa | ‘Gbenga Sesan

Centuries of inequality can’t be solved with access to technology alone — we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist ‘Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a…

11/02/2021
The promise of quantum computers | Matt Langione

What if microparticles could help us solve the world’s biggest problems in a matter of minutes? That’s the promise — and magic — of quantum computers, says Matt Langione. Speaking next to IBM’s quantum computer,…

09/02/2021
How technology changes our sense of right and wrong | Juan Enriquez

What drives society’s understanding of right and wrong? In this thought-provoking talk, futurist Juan Enriquez offers a historical outlook on what humanity once deemed acceptable — from human sacrifice and public executions to slavery and…

07/02/2021
TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat — and the rise of bite-sized content | Qiuqing Tai

Short videos — 60 seconds or less, made and shared on apps like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram — are more than just a fun way to pass the time; they’ve transformed how we work, communicate…

07/02/2021
How a geospatial nervous system could help us design a better future | Jack Dangermond

What if we could better understand the world’s biggest challenges simply by looking at a map? Jack Dangermond, a pioneer in geographic information system (GIS) technology that powers the digital maps people around the world…

07/02/2021
When the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks

Is art worth it? “Hell yeah,” says graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks — art has the power to scare dictators, inspire multitudes and change hearts and minds across the world. Reflecting on his journey to…

07/02/2021
How a green economy could work for you | Angela Francis

How do you get the environment to the top of everyone’s priority list? You can’t, says climate advocate Angela Francis — but you can get them to care about improving their lives. In this pragmatic…

07/02/2021