• Rethinking Technology as if People Matter

    Presidio Chapel 130 Fisher Loop, Presidio, San Francisco, CA

    A symposium exploring the effects of the Digital Revolution. A distinguished panel of technologists, writers and Silicon Valley luminaries will explore the effects of the Digital Revolution on people at home, at work, at school and on the road. Panelists include: Tom Foremski, Editor, Silicon Valley Watcher Nina Horne, Public Policy, City of Oakland Tapan […]

    Free
  • Technology in the Hands of Haters: Fueling Extremism in a Wired World

    Oshman Family JCC Koret Campus for Jewish Life 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA, United States

    "Propaganda is a truly terrible weapon in the hands of an expert." -Adolf Hitler, 1924 While digital tools are fostering unprecedented global conversation, extremists are using them to foment hate, recruit followers, and incite violence. Join us for a discussion about the tension between free speech and incendiary propaganda. What responsibility do technology companies, governments, […]

  • Human Rights Day with Keith Hiatt

    St. Jude's Church 20920 McClellan Road, Cupertino, CA, United States

    The Challenge and Promise of Human Rights and Technology Speaker Keith Hiatt is Benetech's new Vice President of Human Rights Programs. He leads Benetech's efforts to empower human rights defenders around the world by providing techology solutions and capacity-building. "Keith is a proven leader and pioneer with vast expertise in the intersection of human rights, […]