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Talking tech 

and social change

Social change Back

Talking tech and social change explores the intersection between tech and society, with a clear focus on how technologists can make a difference. The first series focuses on providing an introduction to tech and social change. 

 

Join Eduardo Meneses, our Global Head of Social Change, to explore the issues where tech meets society from a common good perspective.  Talking directly to technologists, each episode will outline the meta issue in conversation with experts and suggest one thing you can do to make a difference. 

 

Podcast
Digital rights are human rights

The concept of digital rights is not new, yet we are just beginning to scratch the surface of how they manifest in today’s rapidly-evolving digital world. But when we shift our thinking to see digital rights as human rights in a digital context, what is perhaps a nebulous concept starts to crystallize.

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Podcast
Responsible & ethical technology with Rebecca Parsons

Often, responsible tech and ethical tech are used synonymously, but what are the important differences between the two? How can we identify irresponsible practices, ensure society is a wider part of the conversation and how does irresponsible tech lead to unintended consequences for business’?

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Podcast
The relationship between tech and society: myth, misconception and power dynamics

Elise Zelechowski talks about rethinking our collective relationship with technology. From seeing the internet as infrastructure to thinking beyond immediate fixes in order to build better, longer-lasting solutions, they discuss what can be done to make better tech for all. 

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Meet our host 

Eduardo Meneses, Global Head of Social Change at Thoughtworks

Eduardo Meneses in front of bookshelves

I am a political researcher, activist, alternative reporter and the Global Head of Social Change for Thoughtworks. 

 

I facilitate our team of Social Change leaders in each country and work with our clients, social organizations and IT colleagues to innovate in new perspectives on how technology can make deep positive impact in terms of social and economic justice. 

Learn more about our work in social change

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