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December 28, 2024

Riva Tez Explains How Technology Can Unlock a Better Future

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Technologist Riva Tez has a different vision for the future. Listen to her explain why we must stop glamorizing meaningless productivity, embrace meritocracy and start actually using technology to reimagine better societies and a better world.

For more on this discussion, watch the full town hall, “Global order: Which principles should shape our future?”

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