Overview
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Explore the intersection of technology and society in this thought-provoking discussion featuring Reid Hoffman, entrepreneur and venture capitalist, and Jennifer Pahlka, founder of Code for America. Delve into topics such as the networked age, Bitcoin, social media, algorithm bias, and adaptive dynamic systems. Gain insights on leadership in Silicon Valley, the future of K-12 education, and the role of faith and spirituality in a tech-driven world. Examine how technology shapes individual sovereignty and value systems, and consider the broader implications for human society. Learn from Hoffman's extensive experience in building consumer technology businesses and Pahlka's work in improving government through technology. Discover how these visionaries envision the future relationship between humankind and technology, and explore the potential outcomes of our rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Syllabus
Introduction
Welcome
What drives you
What is technology
Networked Age
Bitcoin
Social Media
Algorithm Bias
Defining Outcome
Adaptive Dynamic Systems
Leadership in Silicon Valley
What do we want to be
K12 education
Faith and spirituality
Individual sovereignty
Value systems
Taught by
The Aspen Institute