The problem with "trickle-down techonomics"

MARCH 2, 2015

TODAY’S TED TALK Jon Gosier: The problem with "trickle-down techonomics" 06:04 minutes · TEDGlobal 2014 Hooray for technology! It makes everything better for everyone!! Right? Well, no. When a new technology, like ebooks or health trackers, is only available to some people, it has unintended consequences for all of us. Jon Gosier, a TED Fellow and tech investor, calls out the idea of "trickle-down techonomics," and shares powerful examples of how new tech can make things actually worse if it's not equally distributed. As he says, "the real innovation is in finding ways to include everyone." Watch now » PLAYLIST OF THE DAY The perfect lunchtime talks Need something smart to chew on? As you eat lunch, cue up these delightful talks, as invigorating for the mind as a cup of coffee. Watch » 6 talks · Total run time 1:03:52