Systems of Distrust & The Siren Call of Technology

2:45 pm | Room 302

Presented by Giles Crouch

Systems we’ve long trusted, from government and finance to healthcare are becoming distrusted. Technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence offer potential solutions. But can we trust them in the face of Fake News and privacy concerns? Perhaps. Let’s explore this topic.

About Giles Crouch

Giles is a digital anthropologist and managing partner of Ekspansiv a digital advisory firm. He's been researching social media and the intersection of humans and technology for over a decade. Today, he advises technology companies on issues around how humans use technology as well as advising business and government on technology strategies. Giles is regularly interviewed by Canadian news media on technology issues. Although based in Halifax, he often finds himself confused and confudled in Silicon Valley and Silicon Alley trying to help tech giants avoid disaster. To muted success.

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