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AI, Inclusive Tech & Hope: A Chat with Payal Arora, Author, Anthropologist & Professor - Part 1
In this episode of Random Talks, Payal Arora, award-winning author and digital anthropologist, delves into the core themes of her groundbreaking book, "From Pessimism to Promise: Lessons from the Global South on Designing Inclusive Tech". While mainstream narratives often focus on the dangers of AI and algorithms, Payal highlights the optimism of young people in the Global South, who view technology as a space for self-actualization and opportunity. Drawing on experiences from countries like Brazil, India, and Bangladesh, she explains how marginalized communities navigate disruptions, embrace innovation, and push for digital ecosystems that are inclusive, aspirational, and sustainable.
Payal discusses ideas like aspirational algorithms, relational design, and lessons from various movements that rethink sustainability and tech design. If you’re curious about how the Global South is reshaping the digital world with hope and resilience, this episode offers a compelling vision for a brighter, more inclusive future. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that redefines what it means to design with hope in the age of AI.
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