Download or read book Balanced Breakthrough Responsible Technology written by Balakarthik Baskaran and published by Authorhouse UK. This book was released on 2023-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Companies and thought leaders need to do a better job embedding core principles into the lifecycle of the digital production value chain at all levels. Objectives and key results as well as key performance indicators must all be measured according to sustainability and our overall well-being. We must do everything in our power to impart these principles to teams developing digital products. Balakarthik Baskaran, a technologist, philanthropist, and digital transformation leader, explores how to overcome the challenges to developing such a model in this book. He answers questions such as: - What are the principles of frugal design? - How does seemingly innocuous technology like text messaging affect global warming? - In what ways can digital technology be used to drive positive change? While technology has helped us be more efficient in our lives in our work, it's also failed to solve some of our most pressing global environmental problems. However, while technology may be part of the problem, this book explores how it can also offer solutions.

Download or read book Balanced Breakthrough Responsible Technology written by Balakarthik Baskaran and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2023-03-23 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Companies and thought leaders need to do a better job embedding core principles into the lifecycle of the digital production value chain at all levels. Objectives and key results as well as key performance indicators must all be measured according to sustainability and our overall well-being. We must do everything in our power to impart these principles to teams developing digital products. Balakarthik Baskaran, a technologist, philanthropist, and digital transformation leader, explores how to overcome the challenges to developing such a model in this book. He answers questions such as: • What are the principles of frugal design? • How does seemingly innocuous technology like text messaging affect global warming? • In what ways can digital technology be used to drive positive change? While technology has helped us be more efficient in our lives in our work, it’s also failed to solve some of our most pressing global environmental problems. However, while technology may be part of the problem, this book explores how it can also offer solutions.

Download or read book How to Avoid a Climate Disaster written by Bill Gates and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions—suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.

Download or read book The Science and Technology of Growing Young written by Sergey Young and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller The prospect of living to 200 years old isn’t science fiction anymore. A leader in the emerging field of longevity offers his perspective on what cutting-edge breakthroughs are on the horizon, as well as the practical steps we can take now to live healthily to 100 and beyond. In The Science and Technology of Growing Young, industry investor and insider Sergey Young demystifies the longevity landscape, cutting through the hype and showing readers what they can do now to live better for longer, and offering a look into the exciting possibilities that await us. By viewing aging as a condition that can be cured, we can dramatically revolutionize the field of longevity and make it accessible for everyone. Join Sergey as he gathers insights from world-leading health entrepreneurs, scientists, doctors, and inventors, providing a comprehensive look into the future of longevity in two horizons: • The Near Horizon of Longevity identifies the technological developments that will allow us to live to 150—some of which are already in use—from AI-based diagnostics to gene editing and organ regeneration. • The Far Horizon of Longevity offers a tour of the future of age reversal, and the exciting technologies that will allow us to live healthily to 200, from Internet of Bodies to digital avatars to AI-brain integration. In a bonus chapter, Sergey also showcases 10 longevity choices that we already know and can easily implement to live to 100, distilling the science behind diet, exercise, sleep, mental health, and our environments into attainable habits and lifestyle hacks that anyone can adopt to vastly improve their lives and workplaces. Combining practical advice with an incredible overview of the brave new world to come, The Science and Technology of Growing Young redefines what it means to be human and to grow young.

Download or read book The Unintended Consequences of Technology written by Chris Ategeka and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-10-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the technologies and trends that threaten humanity and our planet--- and how we can rein them back in, together In The Unintended Consequences of Technology: Solutions, Breakthroughs and the Restart We Need, accomplished tech entrepreneur Chris Ategeka delivers an insightful and eye-opening exploration of the challenges and the opportunities at the intersection of technology, society and our planet. Detailing both positive and negative technology use cases that on one hand have made humanity better, but on the other hand pose a serious threat to individuals and groups across the world, the author demonstrates how to avoid allowing powerful technologies to overcome our better natures. In this book, you'll: Discover how the forces of capitalism, greed and the myths that surround meritocracy when combined with exponential technology pose an existential risk for humanity. Explore the many exponential technologies such as gene editing, 5G, behavior modification, cyberspace… that have lots of promise but also uncertainty. Consider the future of humanity we wish to collectively build, and whether we can rebuild a capacity for empathy at scale in our tech tools Perfect for founders, business leaders, executives, managers, Chief Technology Officers, and anyone else [i.e. all human beings] responsible for the use and proliferation of advanced technologies. The Unintended Consequences of Technology is a thought-provoking, must-read resource for those at the forefront of our new technological reality.

Download or read book Designing the Smart Organization written by Roland Deiser and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filling a gap in the literature, this book offers an innovative interdisciplinary approach to learning for corporate strategic development, linking the domains of strategy, organizational design, and learning. To demonstrate how this process drives the boundaries of the practice way beyond the established notion of simple training and management education, the book is filled with detailed case studies from leading global organizations, including Siemens, ABB, BASF, the US Army, PricewaterhouseCoopers, EADS, Novartis, and more. These studies reveal how large-scale corporations are using the power of dynamic corporate learning approaches to drive innovation, enhance cultural values, master post-merger integration, transform business models, enhance leadership culture, build technological expertise, foster strategic change processes, and ultimately increase bottom line results. For any company that wants to compete in the 21st century, Designing the Smart Organization offers inspiring perspectives for integrating corporate learning as a core business practice that will create sustainable strategic and organizational capabilities.

Download or read book Loonshots written by Safi Bahcall and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Instant WSJ bestseller * Translated into 18 languages * #1 Most Recommended Book of the year (Bloomberg annual survey of CEOs and entrepreneurs) * An Amazon, Bloomberg, Financial Times, Forbes, Inc., Newsweek, Strategy + Business, Tech Crunch, Washington Post Best Business Book of the year * Recommended by Bill Gates, Daniel Kahneman, Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Pink, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, Sid Mukherjee, Tim Ferriss Why do good teams kill great ideas? Loonshots reveals a surprising new way of thinking about the mysteries of group behavior that challenges everything we thought we knew about nurturing radical breakthroughs. Bahcall, a physicist and entrepreneur, shows why teams, companies, or any group with a mission will suddenly change from embracing new ideas to rejecting them, just as flowing water will suddenly change into brittle ice. Mountains of print have been written about culture. Loonshots identifies the small shifts in structure that control this transition, the same way that temperature controls the change from water to ice. Using examples that range from the spread of fires in forests to the hunt for terrorists online, and stories of thieves and geniuses and kings, Bahcall shows how a new kind of science can help us become the initiators, rather than the victims, of innovative surprise. Over the past decade, researchers have been applying the tools and techniques of this new science—the science of phase transitions—to understand how birds flock, fish swim, brains work, people vote, diseases erupt, and ecosystems collapse. Loonshots is the first to apply this science to the spread of breakthrough ideas. Bahcall distills these insights into practical lessons creatives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries can use to change our world. Along the way, readers will learn how chickens saved millions of lives, what James Bond and Lipitor have in common, what the movie Imitation Game got wrong about WWII, and what really killed Pan Am, Polaroid, and the Qing Dynasty. “If The Da Vinci Code and Freakonomics had a child together, it would be called Loonshots.” —Senator Bob Kerrey

Download or read book Your Computer Is on Fire written by Thomas S. Mullaney and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology scholars declare an emergency: attention must be paid to the inequality, marginalization, and biases woven into our technological systems. This book sounds an alarm: we can no longer afford to be lulled into complacency by narratives of techno-utopianism, or even techno-neutrality. We should not be reassured by such soothing generalities as "human error," "virtual reality," or "the cloud." We need to realize that nothing is virtual: everything that "happens online," "virtually," or "autonomously" happens offline first, and often involves human beings whose labor is deliberately kept invisible. Everything is IRL. In Your Computer Is on Fire, technology scholars train a spotlight on the inequality, marginalization, and biases woven into our technological systems.

Download or read book Oral Healthcare and Technologies Breakthroughs in Research and Practice written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging innovations in the medical sector have created new opportunities for improved patient care and disease control. By optimizing current practices and procedures, improvements in healthcare delivery and quality can be achieved. Oral Healthcare and Technologies: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is a comprehensive resource with the latest scholarly perspectives on the technological advancements and real-world applications for oral hygiene and medical care. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as disease management, healthcare administration, and medical informatics, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for professionals, researchers, students, and practitioners seeking academic material on developments and innovations in oral medicine.

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Download or read book Disruptive Technologies Innovation and Global Redesign Emerging Implications written by Ekekwe, Ndubuisi and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides case studies as well as practical and theoretical chapters on the issues surrounding disruptive technologies, innovation, and global redesign"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Research Anthology on Developing Socially Responsible Businesses written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-03-04 with total page 2235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s world of global change, it has never been more critical for businesses to adapt their strategies, management styles, and policies to match that of the surrounding environment. Consumers are increasingly becoming more aware of the impact that businesses and product consumption have on environmental health. Thus, businesses have had to alter their production workflows to better suit a more environmentally conscious customer base. As society faces numerous issues related to the environment, health, poverty, and social justice, the need for socially responsible businesses is crucial to develop and improve the overall landscape of the business field. The Research Anthology on Developing Socially Responsible Businesses discusses the best practices, challenges, opportunities, and benefits of creating socially responsible businesses and provides a context of why these business models are needed. This essential text also considers how society has changed over time and how businesses must adjust their ideals and practices in order to survive in a changing world. Covering a range of topics such as accountability, environmental issues, and human rights, this major reference work is ideal for business owners, managers, policymakers, academicians, researchers, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Entrepreneurship written by Elias G Carayannis and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship focuses on theories, policies, practices, and politics of technology innovation and entrepreneurship based on Artificial Intelligence (AI). It examines when, where, how, and why AI triggers, catalyzes, and accelerates the development, exploration, exploitation, and invention feeding into entrepreneurial actions that result in innovation success.

Download or read book AI and Human Agency Balancing Challenges and Opportunities written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "AI and Human Agency: Balancing Challenges and Opportunities" Summary: In Summary, the topic of AI and the eventual loss of human agency poses significant concerns and challenges. Human agency, or the ability to make decisions and act autonomously, is necessary for personal autonomy and the survival of democratic society. However, as AI becomes more prevalent in decision-making processes, there is growing concern about the erosion of human agency. Several key areas of concern have been identified, including the possibility of bias in AI algorithms, a lack of transparency and interpretability in AI systems, the collection and analysis of personal data, job displacement, and issues of accountability and responsibility in AI-driven decisions. Instead of considering AI as a threat, another viewpoint emphasizes the possibility for collaboration between humans and AI systems. AI technologies have the potential to complement human capacities by giving vital insights and decision-making support. Individuals can reap the benefits of AI without completely relinquishing their autonomy by leveraging AI's strengths while preserving human judgment. The necessity of responsible AI development, openness, fairness, privacy, and accountability is emphasized in this collaborative approach. A comprehensive approach is required to combat the potential loss of human agency. This includes programs to provide humans with the information and skills necessary to engage with AI technologies, as well as the promotion of responsible AI development methods. To ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability, comprehensive rules and ethical principles are required to govern the appropriate deployment and use of AI systems. Collaboration and inclusivity are critical in generating various viewpoints and incorporating stakeholder input into AI technology development and regulation. Continuous regulation evaluation and adaptation are required to keep up with the growing AI field and solve emerging concerns. To summarize, while there are legitimate concerns about the impact of AI on human agencies, it is critical to approach this topic with a balanced viewpoint. Depending on how technology is developed, implemented, and regulated, AI has the ability to both augment and undermine human agency. Society can manage the challenges of AI and protect human agencies while reaping the benefits of this transformative technology by encouraging collaboration, responsible development, transparency, and responsibility. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made enormous advances, altering many aspects of our life. However, there are concerns that increasing reliance on AI would result in a loss of human agency, raising concerns about our ability to make independent decisions and control our own life. Some claim that as AI systems get more advanced and prevalent, we are increasingly ceding control and decision-making capacities to robots. This possible degradation of human agency is a significant issue that must be thoroughly examined and considered. The impact of AI on human agency is most visible in automated decision-making. Artificial intelligence algorithms are increasingly being used in critical fields such as banking, employment, healthcare, and criminal justice. While automation has benefits such as increased efficiency and scalability, it also raises questions about accountability, prejudice, and the declining role of human judgment. Delegating decision-making to AI systems may result in a loss of control over outcomes with significant personal, social, and ethical ramifications. Bias and discrimination are serious worries about AI's impact on human agency. AI algorithms are trained on large datasets that may contain societal biases. As a result, these algorithms have the potential to perpetuate and magnify prejudices, resulting in biased outcomes. When decisions that affect people's lives are predominantly influenced by biased algorithms, it undermines human agency and perpetuates societal injustices. Individuals' potential loss of agency is exacerbated when they are subjected to decisions impacted by biases that they do not understand or question. Another obstacle to human agency is the transparency and interpretability of AI systems. Many AI systems function as "black boxes," making judgments without explaining their reasons. Because individuals are unable to understand or question the judgments made by AI systems that affect their lives, this opacity can diminish trust and agency. Individuals are disempowered by the lack of transparency since they are unable to exercise their agency or hold the AI accountable for its acts. Furthermore, AI systems' collecting, and analysis of personal data raises issues about privacy, manipulation, and the ability to influence human behavior. AI-powered systems collect massive amounts of data, enabling tailored experiences and targeted advertising. This data-driven manipulation, however, has the potential to constrain human agencies by quietly guiding individuals toward specific choices, so altering their decision-making processes and potentially limiting their autonomy. Concerns have been raised concerning the influence of AI on jobs and the workforce, as well as the weakening of human agency. There is concern about job displacement and economic inequality as a result of work automation. The replacement of human workers by AI systems has the potential to reduce job satisfaction, limit chances for personal growth and innovation, and expand the divide between those who control AI technology and those who are influenced by them. Loss of agency in the job can have serious social and psychological consequences, impacting people's sense of control and self-worth. To address the potential loss of human agencies in the AI era, a diversified approach is required. It needs the development of strong human monitoring and control mechanisms for AI systems. Transparency, explain ability, and accountability should be stressed in the design and implementation of AI algorithms. Ethical principles and regulatory frameworks can assist in ensuring that AI technologies are developed and used ethically, balancing innovation and human agency. Furthermore, education and empowerment are critical in reducing the loss of human agency. Individuals must be provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to comprehend AI systems, evaluate their implications critically, and actively participate in decision-making processes. Individuals may keep their agency and effectively navigate the AI-driven landscape through increasing digital literacy and a deeper grasp of AI technologies. Human Agency Defined Human agency refers to an individual's natural ability to make choices and act independently, allowing them to build their lives based on their own values, beliefs, and aspirations. It includes the ability to think critically, analyze alternatives, and make decisions based on personal preferences and views. Human agency requires more than just making decisions; it also entails accepting responsibility for the consequences of those decisions. The concept of personal autonomy is central to human agency. Autonomy is defined as the ability to manage oneself without external pressure or excessive influence. It enables people to express their distinctive identities, achieve their goals, and live lives that are consistent with their beliefs and ideas. Human agency is inextricably linked to personal autonomy because it allows individuals to express their autonomy by making choices that reflect their own goals and preferences. Another important feature of human agency is self-determination. It entails the ability to shape one's own destiny and direct one's own life. Making decisions that accord with one's personal vision of a meaningful and rewarding life is what self-determination entails. It enables people to forge their own paths, pursue their interests, and seek personal improvement and fulfillment. Human agencies are critical to the survival of democratic society. Individuals are granted political rights and liberties in democratic regimes, and their participation in decision-making processes is deemed crucial. Individuals can actively participate in the democratic process, exercise their voting rights, and express their thoughts and preferences thanks to human agency. It promotes civic duty, gives residents the ability to express their concerns, and holds governments accountable for their actions. Furthermore, human agency is inextricably tied to the concept of personal responsibility. Individuals assume responsibility for the results and repercussions of their decisions and actions when they exercise their agency. It entails realizing that one's decisions affect not only oneself but also others and society as a whole. Accepting responsibility for one's choices and actions is an essential component of personal development, maturity, and ethical behavior. Human agency is important for reasons other than individual well-being. Human agencies are valued and respected in societies that support innovation, creativity, and diversity. Individuals who are free to express their agency can provide fresh perspectives, ideas, and contributions to a variety of fields, including science, the arts, politics, and business. Individual freedom and expression thrive in a lively and dynamic community that recognizes and promotes human agency. Concerns arise, however, when the concept of human agency collides with the rapid progress of AI technologies. As AI systems become more sophisticated and prevalent, there is rising concern that dependence on AI may result in a loss of human agency. The rising automation of decision-making processes, as well as the delegation of choices to AI algorithms, raises concerns about individuals' ability to retain control and autonomy over their life. While artificial intelligence has the potential to improve human capabilities and provide significant insights, there are risks involved with relying too much on AI-driven decision-making. AI biases, a lack of transparency in decision-making processes, and the possibility of algorithmic manipulation can weaken human agencies. If AI systems make judgments that have a major impact on people's lives, it can erode personal autonomy, limit self-determination, and perpetuate inequality. Personal autonomy, self-determination, and the operation of democratic society all rely on human action. It empowers people to make choices, act independently, and accept responsibility for the consequences of their actions. While the advent of AI raises concerns about the potential loss of human agency, it is critical to guarantee that AI technologies are created and implemented in such a way that individual autonomy, empowerment, and the ability to shape one's own life are respected and preserved. Balancing the benefits of AI while preserving human agency is a crucial challenge that necessitates careful thought and ethical decision-making.

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