A Geek Speaks Out Against Tech

Innovation Hub | Jul 22, 2015

Computer scientist Kentaro Toyama used to use tech to help the poor around he world. But slowly, he started believing it wasn't the answer. He explains why tech isn't doing much to educate the underprivileged or spur social change.

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