Explore a panel discussion from Web Summit 2017 featuring experts in sustainable development and social innovation. Delve into the challenges and opportunities of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, examining the role of data, technology, and collaboration. Learn about the importance of central data, best practices, and potential pitfalls in using technology for sustainable solutions. Discover insights on mitigating bias, leveraging financial capital markets, and the crucial role of governments in driving sustainability efforts. Gain perspective on sustainability as a game-changing mindset in the commercial and corporate sectors. Investigate the complexities of spreading ideas, addressing second-order problems, and navigating the landscape of truth in the digital age. Reflect on the current state of technological leadership in sustainability and the ongoing evolution of knowledge platforms like Wikipedia.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Central data
Best efforts
Technology as the solution
Technology as a distraction
Technology bias
How to mitigate bias
Ashoka
Financial capital markets
Government
Portugal
Governments are the central actors
Sustainability is a game
Sustainability in the commercial sector
Sustainability mindset
Corporate sector
The ones that arent
Connecting collaboration
Spreading ideas
Questions
Secondorder problem
Filter bubbles
Truth vs fuzzy facts
Wikipedia is full of mistakes
Encyclopedias were always wrong
A lack of tech leadership
Conclusion
Taught by
Web Summit
