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Tech stewardship | new ways to shape technology for the benefit of all | Mark Abbott

“Never in human history has technological change caused such a fundamental shift in the world’s systems. The speed, scope, and complexity of this change is opening previously unimaginable risks and opportunities.” This is the call to action of the Engineering Change Lab, where Mark Abbott is director. Mark also leads Tech Stewardship at the MaRS Discovery District, an organization that aims to identify and promote ways to imagine, design, and implement technology intentionally for positive impact. Mark is a Professional Engineer and an MBA. He served as a member of the Executive Team at Engineers Without Borders. Before that, Mark spent fourteen years working for a heavy industrial consulting engineering firm based in Vancouver. Guest: Mark Abbott   / mark-abbott-p-eng-826787   Host: Tim Hampton   / thetimhampton   Music: "Breaking Point" by Nihilore | Creative Commons [Attribution, NonCommercial] Humanity is not automatic. https://engineeringchangelab.ca/ https://techstewardship.com/ https://programs.techstewardship.com/ https://www.suncor.com/en-ca/news-and... https://engineeringchangelab.ca/wp-co... https://techstewardship.com/theory-of... SUMMARY Mark Abbott discusses the concept of tech stewardship, which involves shaping technology for the benefit of all. He emphasizes the need for engineering and the broader tech community to consider the ethical and societal implications of technology. Mark highlights the importance of connecting with other disciplines and embracing different mindsets to solve complex problems. He also calls for interdisciplinary collaboration and self-awareness within the tech community to address the complex impacts of technology on society. Mark introduces the core commitments of tech stewardship, which include finding a balance between convenience and privacy, considering the societal implications of technology, and making wise choices based on social dynamics. He also discusses the need for democratic participation in shaping technology and the role of regulation in creating a better technological world. Mark concludes by highlighting the Tech Stewardship program and its goal of equipping change makers in different professions and sectors with the tools to implement tech stewardship in their own work.