Public health offers a roadmap for building the systems needed for a healthy digital environment.
who are rarely trained in the social science mindsets and methods to consider the social dimensions of technologies. By redefining jobs to include more diverse fields such as communication, information science, and human-computer interaction, organizations can develop essential expertise while also expanding organizational diversity.
Technology governance institutions also have a responsibility to inspire the next generation. Tech companies haveto convince young people that working for tech firms is the best way to achieve financial security while doing good in the world. As a college professor, I routinely hear students worry that studying social issues or ethics could harm their chances of an industry job.
How can we fulfill that promise when we face the same forces that have created a legacy of inequity in public health? In his book, John A. List points out that product teams are often hostage to the populations they start with. The reverse can also be true. By starting early with a diverse group and working to avoid predictable equity failures, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a field of technology governance that genuinely serves everyone.
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