TECH, SOCIAL MEDIA, JUSTICE
In this module, students will explore the power of technology and how it affects social dynamic and reconstruct social norms and values. The students will be urged to contemplate on and prepare for the unintended consequences of technology while the world is entering the digital era. As future innovators, the students shall be aware of such consequences and search for strategies to mitigate the negative impacts and/or weigh negative consequences before utilizing technology.
GUIDING QUESTIONS
- What are the impacts of tech/ social media on society?
- What should be the stakeholders’ role and responsibility?
Tool
FUTURE WHEEL (STEEP)
It is undeniable that technology has affected our lives, Especially for innovators, who are unavoidably will be involved with technology, must understand its roles and consequences. STEEP encourages innovators, to think about impact of technology in various ways and how they might affect different aspects of the society.
HOW TO USE THE TOOL
- Look at top trends in tech and pick a trend that you’re interested in
- In your group, brainstorm a STEEP impact of that tech trend. How the trend will impact the society going forward in social, technology, economics, environment, and politics aspects.
- Share out your ideas
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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CREDITS
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DESIGN BRIEFS AND CURRENT PROJECTS
Problem Statement
- How might we leverage technology to improve educational experiences for freshmen of SII?
- How might we redesign privacy policy of (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram) to be more user friendly so that people read them?
Background Brief
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Other resources:
- VDO/ Story from experienced users
- Our initiation
- Our potential stakeholder
Other possible challenges:
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SPEAKERS
Parit Wacharasindhu (Itim)
CEO of StarDee (2021)