If you’ve seen The Social Dilemma on Netflix, you’ll have a pretty good idea of just how messy and harmful seemingly-good innovations can become.
The documentary highlights just how divisive social media platforms have become as they vie for the attention of users. And it warns against the dangers of manipulation as users become mere cogs in a money-making machine.
What it does less well is highlight how innovators and others might avoid making such irresponsible mistakes in the future, and how they can both create new products and services while improving and enhancing the lives of others, and not making an utter mess of things.
The latest YouTube video from Risk Bites tackles this challenge head-on, as it provides a practical guide to socially responsible innovation:
If you’re wondering where to go next with concerns over the unexpected and unwanted consequences of technology innovation, you might want to check it out!
